Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Stone Walls PPU8-19
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Svelte Sage (SW 6164), at ΔE 1.67 — near-exact.
Svelte Sage is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.67 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 Svelte Sage really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.67near-exact
- LRV
- 41.33Behr is 39
- Hex
- #B2AC96#AFA791 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Svelte Sage is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Soft Meadow VS 360ΔE 1.67 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
- Meander SW 9522ΔE 2.08 · very close · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 3.5 points higher.
- Ethereal Mood SW 7639ΔE 2.28 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.