Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Starbright 390E-2
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Daybreak (SW 6700), at ΔE 0.54 — indistinguishable.
Daybreak is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.54 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 Daybreak really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.54indistinguishable
- LRV
- 81.9Behr is 84
- Hex
- #F3EAC6#F5ECC9 in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Daybreak is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Lily SW 6693ΔE 1.33 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.5 points lower.
- Pineapple Cream SW 1668ΔE 1.40 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Lemon Meringue SW 7561ΔE 1.99 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.