Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Sunny Summer S-G-380
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Forsythia (SW 6907), at ΔE 0.35 — indistinguishable.
Forsythia is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.35 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 Forsythia really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.35indistinguishable
- LRV
- 63.02Behr is 64
- Hex
- #FFC801#FFC900 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Forsythia is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Confident Yellow SW 6911ΔE 0.86 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
- Cheerful SW 6903ΔE 1.54 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Daisy SW 6910ΔE 3.72 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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