Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr White Cliffs PPU9-14
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Ionic Ivory (SW 6406), at ΔE 1.56 — near-exact.
Ionic Ivory is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.56 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 Ionic Ivory really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.56near-exact
- LRV
- 73.69Behr is 76
- Hex
- #E7DFC5#E8E3C9 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Ionic Ivory is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Carambola SW 9667ΔE 1.75 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 6.4 points higher.
- Chamomile SW 6399ΔE 1.83 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
- Restoration Ivory SW 6413ΔE 1.97 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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