Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Sunkissed Yellow PPL-69
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is They call it Mellow (SW 9015), at ΔE 1.19 — near-exact.
They call it Mellow is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.19 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 They call it Mellow really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.19near-exact
- LRV
- 79.1Behr is 84
- Hex
- #FBE4B3#FFE9BA in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.9 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if They call it Mellow is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Friendly Yellow SW 6680ΔE 2.02 · very close · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 8.0 points lower.
- Banana Cream SW 6673ΔE 2.38 · very close · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 9.1 points lower.
- Lemon Chiffon SW 6686ΔE 2.46 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.7 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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