Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Swan Wing W-F-400
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Cheviot (SW 9503), at ΔE 1.13 — near-exact.
Cheviot is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.13 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 Cheviot really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.13near-exact
- LRV
- 88.72Behr is 88
- Hex
- #F6F2E8#F5F2E6 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Cheviot is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Whitetail SW 7103ΔE 1.30 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
- Westhighland White SW 7566ΔE 1.40 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
- Roman Column SW 7562ΔE 1.48 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.