Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Twilight Blush PMD-71
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Orchid (SW 0071), at ΔE 1.88 — near-exact.
Orchid is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.88 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 Orchid really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.88near-exact
- LRV
- 37.04Behr is 35
- Hex
- #BC9C9E#B59A9C in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Orchid is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Dressy Rose SW 6024ΔE 2.45 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.
- Intuitive SW 6017ΔE 4.53 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.5 points higher.
- Glamour SW 6031ΔE 4.73 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Twilight Blush PMD-71 matched across all 13 brands →