Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Whispering Waterfall BL-W06
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Spinach White (SW 6434), at ΔE 1.42 — near-exact.
Spinach White is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.42 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 Spinach White really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.42near-exact
- LRV
- 79.39Behr is 78
- Hex
- #E4E8DA#E3E6DB in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Spinach White is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Opaline SW 6189ΔE 1.99 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- White Mint SW 6441ΔE 2.02 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Green Glimpse SW 9676ΔE 2.02 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.7 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Whispering Waterfall BL-W06 matched across all 13 brands →