Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Tinsmith BL-W11
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Mantra (SW 9631), at ΔE 1.02 — near-exact.
Mantra is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.02 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 Mantra really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.02near-exact
- LRV
- 75.05Behr is 74
- Hex
- #DCE2DF#DCE0DC in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Mantra is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Quicksilver SW 6245ΔE 1.11 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
- Rock Candy SW 6231ΔE 1.25 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
- Fleur de Sel SW 7666ΔE 1.51 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.