Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Sweet Bianca M560-1
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Inspired Lilac (SW 6820), at ΔE 1.40 — near-exact.
Inspired Lilac 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 Inspired Lilac really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.40near-exact
- LRV
- 70.73Behr is 75
- Hex
- #DFD9E4#E2DEEA in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.3 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Inspired Lilac is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Elation SW 6827ΔE 1.55 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.
- Spangle SW 6834ΔE 2.62 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Lite Lavender SW 6554ΔE 3.27 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.6 points lower.