Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Unmellow Yellow P300-7
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Forsythia (SW 6907), at ΔE 0.63 — indistinguishable.
Forsythia is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.63 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 Forsythia really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.63indistinguishable
- LRV
- 63.02Behr is 64
- Hex
- #FFC801#FFC819 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Forsythia is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cheerful SW 6903ΔE 0.69 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Confident Yellow SW 6911ΔE 1.56 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Decisive Yellow SW 6902ΔE 3.54 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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