Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr White Hydrangea W-B-420
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Carambola (SW 9667), at ΔE 2.34 — very close.
Carambola is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.34 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 Carambola really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.34very close
- LRV
- 82.37Behr is 91
- Hex
- #EFEBD1#F9F6DD in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 8.6 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 2.83 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 9.4 points lower.
- Barely Pear SW 9666ΔE 3.85 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 8.3 points lower.
- Lemon Meringue SW 7561ΔE 4.17 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.5 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr White Hydrangea W-B-420 matched across all 13 brands →