Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Sumatra M300-1
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Fresh Zest (SW 9662), at ΔE 0.92 — indistinguishable.
Fresh Zest is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.92 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 Fresh Zest really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.92indistinguishable
- LRV
- 81.99Behr is 81
- Hex
- #F5E9CF#F6E8CC in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Fresh Zest is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Morning Sun SW 6672ΔE 1.37 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
- Vanillin SW 6371ΔE 1.65 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points lower.
- Lemon Meringue SW 7561ΔE 1.73 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.