Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Whispering Pine 450F-6
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Basil (SW 6194), at ΔE 2.11 — very close.
Basil is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.11 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Basil really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.11very close
- LRV
- 14.68Behr is 14
- Hex
- #626E60#5F6E5C in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Basil is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Hedgerow VS 407ΔE 2.11 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
- Kale Green SW 6460ΔE 4.79 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
- Succulent SW 9650ΔE 4.80 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Whispering Pine 450F-6 matched across all 13 brands →