Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Wabi-sabi T18-10
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Liveable Green (SW 6176), at ΔE 1.71 — near-exact.
Liveable Green is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.71 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 Liveable Green really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.71near-exact
- LRV
- 61.19Behr is 57
- Hex
- #CECEBD#C8C8B5 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 4.2 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Liveable Green is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Acanthus SW 0029ΔE 2.40 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.1 points higher.
- Ancient Marble SW 6162ΔE 2.69 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points higher.
- Austere Gray SW 6184ΔE 3.22 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 5.8 points lower.