Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Wax Sculpture PPU7-17
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Steamed Chai (SW 9509), at ΔE 0.53 — indistinguishable.
Steamed Chai is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.53 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 Steamed Chai really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.53indistinguishable
- LRV
- 66.53Behr is 68
- Hex
- #E0D4BD#E2D5BD in Behr
Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Steamed Chai is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Echelon Ecru SW 7574ΔE 1.17 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
- Chopsticks SW 7575ΔE 1.21 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.
- Dirty Martini SW 9119ΔE 1.42 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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