Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Summer Sunshine PPL-40
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Lemon Meringue (SW 7561), at ΔE 1.69 — near-exact.
Lemon Meringue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.69 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)
- 1.69near-exact
- LRV
- 82.52Behr is 82
- Hex
- #F5EACC#F7E8C7 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Lemon Meringue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Full Moon SW 6679ΔE 2.04 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Tea Light SW 7681ΔE 2.10 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points lower.
- Fresh Zest SW 9662ΔE 2.22 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Summer Sunshine PPL-40 matched across all 13 brands →