Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr White Lie MQ3-55
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Nebulous White (SW 7063), at ΔE 0.83 — indistinguishable.
Nebulous White is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.83 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 Nebulous White really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.83indistinguishable
- LRV
- 73.72Behr is 73
- Hex
- #DEDFDC#DEDEDC in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Nebulous White is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Spatial White SW 6259ΔE 0.93 · indistinguishable · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
- Site White SW 7070ΔE 1.01 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
- Rhinestone SW 7656ΔE 1.06 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.