Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Sunbath ECC-50-1
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Sunbeam Yellow (SW 0078), at ΔE 1.52 — near-exact.
Sunbeam Yellow is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.52 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 Sunbeam Yellow really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.52near-exact
- LRV
- 67.41Behr is 69
- Hex
- #F0D39D#F1D5A5 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Sunbeam Yellow is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Enjoyable Yellow SW 6666ΔE 1.57 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
- Peace Yellow SW 2857ΔE 1.58 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.7 points lower.
- Captivating Cream SW 6659ΔE 2.35 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.