Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Velvet Leaf 450D-5
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Vegan (SW 6738), at ΔE 2.28 — very close.
Vegan is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.28 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 Vegan really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.28very close
- LRV
- 46.75Behr is 47
- Hex
- #8EC298#96C193 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Vegan is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Picnic SW 6731ΔE 3.75 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Oh Pistachio SW 9033ΔE 4.08 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.1 points higher.
- Seawashed Glass SW 9034ΔE 4.58 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.