Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Tea Room S150-2
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Gracious Rose (SW 6317), at ΔE 1.58 — near-exact.
Gracious Rose is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.58 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 Gracious Rose really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.58near-exact
- LRV
- 53.24Behr is 51
- Hex
- #E3B7B1#DCB5B0 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Gracious Rose is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Rose Colored SW 6303ΔE 1.72 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- Appleblossom SW 0076ΔE 1.73 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Lotus Flower SW 6310ΔE 3.16 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.7 points higher.