Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Sunporch 300B-4
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Pollen Powder (SW 9014), at ΔE 1.82 — near-exact.
Pollen Powder is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.82 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 Pollen Powder really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.82near-exact
- LRV
- 67.78Behr is 70
- Hex
- #FBD187#FFD18C in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Pollen Powder is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Afterglow SW 6667ΔE 1.84 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 4.8 points lower.
- Sun Salutation SW 9664ΔE 2.38 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.8 points lower.
- Jonquil SW 6674ΔE 2.72 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.