Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Timeless Day 670E-1
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Natural White (SW 9542), at ΔE 1.71 — near-exact.
Natural White is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.71 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 Natural White really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.71near-exact
- LRV
- 83.3Behr is 82
- Hex
- #ECEBE8#ECE9E8 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Natural White is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Snowbound SW 7004ΔE 2.11 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
- Crystalline SW 9691ΔE 2.49 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.7 points lower.
- White Sail SW 9622ΔE 2.51 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.