Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Time Out M260-3
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Hinoki (SW 7686), at ΔE 0.45 — indistinguishable.
Hinoki is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.45 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 Hinoki really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.45indistinguishable
- LRV
- 75.11Behr is 76
- Hex
- #F8DDB7#FADEB8 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Hinoki is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Captivating Cream SW 6659ΔE 1.46 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Jersey Cream SW 6379ΔE 1.70 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
- Inviting Ivory SW 6372ΔE 2.05 · very close · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 6.2 points lower.