Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Sweet Marzipan ICC-51
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Convivial Yellow (SW 6393), at ΔE 1.67 — near-exact.
Convivial Yellow is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.67 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 Convivial Yellow really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.67near-exact
- LRV
- 68.61Behr is 68
- Hex
- #E9D6B0#ECD5AA in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Convivial Yellow is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Lucent Yellow SW 6400ΔE 1.70 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.7 points lower.
- Concord Buff SW 7684ΔE 1.79 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
- Honeypot SW 9663ΔE 2.11 · very close · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 6.9 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Sweet Marzipan ICC-51 matched across all 13 brands →