Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Spun Cotton YL-W09
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Roman Column (SW 7562), at ΔE 0.82 — indistinguishable.
Roman Column is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.82 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
Why people switch between Behr and Sherwin-Williams
Most people comparing Behr to Sherwin-Williams are not shopping for a new colour. They have already chosen one, and then hit a price difference or a painter who buys from a single supplier. The question is what goes on the wall instead.
How close Roman Column really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.82indistinguishable
- LRV
- 87.58Behr is 89
- Hex
- #F6F0E2#F7F2E3 in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Roman Column is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Paperwhite SW 7105ΔE 1.50 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
- Classic Light Buff SW 0050ΔE 1.78 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 6.5 points lower.
- Dover White SW 6385ΔE 1.78 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 6.5 points lower.