Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Table Linen PPL-50
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Creamy (SW 7012), at ΔE 0.56 — indistinguishable.
Creamy is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.56 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 Creamy really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.56indistinguishable
- LRV
- 81.19Behr is 82
- Hex
- #EFE8DB#F1E9DC in Behr
Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Creamy is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Touch of Cream VS 346ΔE 0.56 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
- Downy SW 7002ΔE 0.87 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
- Ivory Lace SW 7013ΔE 1.03 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.