Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Behr Uptown Girl MQ5-33

Behr → Sherwin-Williams

Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Uptown Girl MQ5-33

The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Radiant Lilac (SW 0074), at ΔE 2.77 — very close.

Uptown GirlBehr · MQ5-33
Radiant LilacSherwin-Williams · SW 0074

Radiant Lilac is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.77 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.

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 Radiant Lilac really is

Delta E (CIEDE2000)
2.77very close
LRV
28.25Behr is 31
Hex
#A489A0#A791A8 in Behr

The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.

Other Sherwin-Williams options

Worth knowing if Radiant Lilac is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.

  • Berry Cream SW 9075ΔE 3.56 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.
  • Thistle SW 6283ΔE 4.69 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
  • Baroness SW 6837ΔE 5.37 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.3 points lower.

Matches in every other brand

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