Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Sunflower Seed P270-3
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is La Luna Amarilla (SW 9016), at ΔE 1.40 — near-exact.
La Luna Amarilla is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.40 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 La Luna Amarilla really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.40near-exact
- LRV
- 76.2Behr is 80
- Hex
- #FDDFA0#FFE3A9 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.8 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if La Luna Amarilla is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Solé SW 6896ΔE 1.68 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.8 points lower.
- Butter Up SW 6681ΔE 1.72 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.2 points lower.
- They call it Mellow SW 9015ΔE 2.25 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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