Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Swiss Coffee - Int. Flat Enamel 1812
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Shell White (SW 8917), at ΔE 0.48 — indistinguishable.
Shell White is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.48 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 Shell White really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.48indistinguishable
- LRV
- 83.25Behr is 84
- Hex
- #F0EBE0#F1ECE0 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Shell White is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Westhighland White SW 7566ΔE 0.63 · indistinguishable · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
- Whitetail SW 7103ΔE 0.79 · indistinguishable · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
- Greek Villa SW 7551ΔE 0.86 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
Matches in every other brand
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