Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr White Lavender M550-1
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Elation (SW 6827), at ΔE 2.25 — very close.
Elation is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.25 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 Elation really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.25very close
- LRV
- 72.32Behr is 76
- Hex
- #DFDCE5#E1E2EB in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.7 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Elation is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Wishful Blue SW 6813ΔE 2.36 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.2 points lower.
- Opalescent SW 9686ΔE 2.98 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Starry Night SW 6540ΔE 3.27 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.9 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr White Lavender M550-1 matched across all 13 brands →