Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Tea Bag PPU8-09
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Lemongrass (SW 7732), at ΔE 0.47 — indistinguishable.
Lemongrass is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.47 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 Lemongrass really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.47indistinguishable
- LRV
- 50.85Behr is 50
- Hex
- #C8BD98#C8BC97 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Lemongrass is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Stone Guardians SW 9531ΔE 1.99 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
- Hearts of Palm SW 6415ΔE 3.40 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.8 points higher.
- Woolen Mittens SW 9526ΔE 3.61 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.4 points lower.