Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Urban Mist PPU12-13
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Serenely (SW 9632), at ΔE 1.07 — near-exact.
Serenely is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.07 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 Serenely really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.07near-exact
- LRV
- 66.25Behr is 69
- Hex
- #CED7D5#D3DBD9 in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Serenely is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Dew Drop SW 9641ΔE 1.08 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
- Mountain Air SW 6224ΔE 1.27 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 4.2 points higher.
- Topsail SW 6217ΔE 1.58 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 5.9 points higher.