Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Sweet Roses PR-W05
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Smart White (SW 6007), at ΔE 1.42 — near-exact.
Smart White is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.42 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 Smart White really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.42near-exact
- LRV
- 72.36Behr is 76
- Hex
- #E4DBD8#EAE1DD in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 3.6 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Smart White is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cultured Pearl SW 6028ΔE 1.55 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.
- Crystalline SW 9691ΔE 1.69 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
- Dreamy White SW 6021ΔE 1.81 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 5.1 points lower.