Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Summer Moon PPL-68
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Fresh Zest (SW 9662), at ΔE 1.99 — near-exact.
Fresh Zest is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.99 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)
- 1.99near-exact
- LRV
- 81.99Behr is 86
- Hex
- #F5E9CF#FDEDCF in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Fresh Zest is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Lemon Meringue SW 7561ΔE 2.35 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points lower.
- Tea Light SW 7681ΔE 2.47 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.8 points lower.
- Morning Sun SW 6672ΔE 2.48 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 5.7 points lower.