Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Thickened Cream M290-1
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Honied White (SW 7106), at ΔE 1.68 — near-exact.
Honied White is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.68 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 Honied White really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.68near-exact
- LRV
- 86Behr is 90
- Hex
- #F8EEDB#FCF3DD in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Honied White is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Paperwhite SW 7105ΔE 1.97 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.3 points lower.
- Fresh Zest SW 9662ΔE 2.60 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.0 points lower.
- Crème SW 7556ΔE 2.61 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.4 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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