Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Velveteen Crush 190E-3
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Insightful Rose (SW 6023), at ΔE 3.30 — very close.
Insightful Rose is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.30 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 Insightful Rose really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.30very close
- LRV
- 46.48Behr is 46
- Hex
- #C9B0AB#D0ADA5 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Insightful Rose is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Appleblossom SW 0076ΔE 4.02 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.3 points higher.
- Sashay Sand SW 6051ΔE 4.02 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.
- Sandbank SW 6052ΔE 4.14 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.8 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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