Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Thin Mint HDC-SM14-9
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Acanthus (SW 0029), at ΔE 2.02 — very close.
Acanthus is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.02 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Acanthus really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.02very close
- LRV
- 60.14Behr is 66
- Hex
- #CDCDB4#D6D5BC in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 5.9 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Acanthus is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Celery SW 6421ΔE 2.88 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.3 points higher.
- Honeydew SW 6428ΔE 3.08 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.7 points higher.
- Liveable Green SW 6176ΔE 3.24 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 4.8 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Thin Mint HDC-SM14-9 matched across all 13 brands →