Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Summer Bloom ECC-28-1
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Abalone Shell (SW 6050), at ΔE 2.34 — very close.
Abalone Shell is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.34 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Abalone Shell really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.34very close
- LRV
- 59.51Behr is 54
- Hex
- #DBC7BD#D1BEB4 in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 5.5 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Abalone Shell is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Bona Fide Beige SW 6065ΔE 2.58 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.8 points lower.
- Doeskin SW 6044ΔE 2.89 · very close · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 6.9 points lower.
- Unfussy Beige SW 6043ΔE 3.04 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 5.7 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Summer Bloom ECC-28-1 matched across all 13 brands →