Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Swiss Coffee 12
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Classic Light Buff (SW 0050), at ΔE 1.10 — near-exact.
Classic Light Buff is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.10 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 Classic Light Buff really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.10near-exact
- LRV
- 82.52Behr is 84
- Hex
- #F0EADC#F1EDE0 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Classic Light Buff is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Dover White SW 6385ΔE 1.10 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.
- Roman Column SW 7562ΔE 1.17 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.6 points higher.
- Westhighland White SW 7566ΔE 1.17 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.