Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Vermont Cream W-B-400
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Cheviot (SW 9503), at ΔE 1.60 — near-exact.
Cheviot is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.60 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 Cheviot really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.60near-exact
- LRV
- 88.72Behr is 91
- Hex
- #F6F2E8#F8F5E8 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Cheviot is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Roman Column SW 7562ΔE 1.67 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points lower.
- Whitetail SW 7103ΔE 1.86 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.6 points lower.
- Westhighland White SW 7566ΔE 2.00 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.2 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Vermont Cream W-B-400 matched across all 13 brands →