Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Vellum Parchment PPL-74
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Porcelain (SW 0053), at ΔE 1.36 — near-exact.
Porcelain is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.36 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 Porcelain really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.36near-exact
- LRV
- 75.61Behr is 79
- Hex
- #E9E0D5#EFE4D9 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Porcelain is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Reliable White SW 6091ΔE 1.45 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 4.8 points lower.
- Pale Pink SW 9696ΔE 1.61 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
- Alluring White SW 6343ΔE 1.86 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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