Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Water Chestnut BXC-14
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Crème (SW 7556), at ΔE 0.59 — indistinguishable.
Crème is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.59 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 Crème really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.59indistinguishable
- LRV
- 81.6Behr is 83
- Hex
- #F4E8D2#F6EAD5 in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Crème is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Summer White SW 7557ΔE 0.76 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
- Décor White SW 7559ΔE 1.15 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 3.6 points lower.
- Medici Ivory SW 7558ΔE 1.20 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Water Chestnut BXC-14 matched across all 13 brands →