Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Summer Bliss P280-1
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Lemon Meringue (SW 7561), at ΔE 1.87 — near-exact.
Lemon Meringue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.87 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 Lemon Meringue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.87near-exact
- LRV
- 82.52Behr is 88
- Hex
- #F5EACC#FCF1CF in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 5.5 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Lemon Meringue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Daybreak SW 6700ΔE 1.97 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.1 points lower.
- Lily SW 6693ΔE 2.31 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 7.5 points lower.
- Pineapple Cream SW 1668ΔE 2.71 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.