Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Violet Essence ICC-34
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Opalescent (SW 9686), at ΔE 1.72 — near-exact.
Opalescent is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.72 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 Opalescent really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.72near-exact
- LRV
- 74.64Behr is 78
- Hex
- #DFE0E3#E6E5E6 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Opalescent is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Blue Iris SW 9687ΔE 2.24 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Spatial White SW 6259ΔE 2.31 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.1 points lower.
- Natural White SW 9542ΔE 2.50 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.3 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Violet Essence ICC-34 matched across all 13 brands →