Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Whisper Yellow 300A-2
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Honeypot (SW 9663), at ΔE 1.72 — near-exact.
Honeypot 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 Honeypot really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.72near-exact
- LRV
- 74.88Behr is 81
- Hex
- #F6DEB3#FFE5B9 in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 6.1 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Honeypot is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- They call it Mellow SW 9015ΔE 1.99 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
- Banana Cream SW 6673ΔE 2.29 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.1 points lower.
- Hinoki SW 7686ΔE 2.51 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.9 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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