Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr White Corn W-B-320
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Carambola (SW 9667), at ΔE 1.41 — near-exact.
Carambola is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.41 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 Carambola really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.41near-exact
- LRV
- 82.37Behr is 86
- Hex
- #EFEBD1#F5EFD6 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.6 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Carambola is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Queen Anne's Lace SW 6420ΔE 2.32 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.4 points lower.
- Lemon Meringue SW 7561ΔE 2.54 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points lower.
- Fresh Zest SW 9662ΔE 2.86 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.