Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Vanilla Custard W-D-220
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Fresh Zest (SW 9662), at ΔE 1.69 — near-exact.
Fresh Zest is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.69 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 Fresh Zest really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.69near-exact
- LRV
- 81.99Behr is 89
- Hex
- #F5E9CF#FDF1D7 in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Fresh Zest is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Lemon Meringue SW 7561ΔE 2.24 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.5 points lower.
- Crème SW 7556ΔE 2.33 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.4 points lower.
- Morning Sun SW 6672ΔE 2.46 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.7 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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