Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Wheat Bread 720C-3
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Soft Suede (SW 9577), at ΔE 0.74 — indistinguishable.
Soft Suede is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.74 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 Soft Suede really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.74indistinguishable
- LRV
- 57.21Behr is 56
- Hex
- #D0C6B8#CDC4B7 in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Soft Suede is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Slumber Sloth SW 9606ΔE 0.92 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
- Worldly Gray SW 7043ΔE 0.99 · indistinguishable · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
- Accessible Beige SW 7036ΔE 1.12 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.