Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr White Wool GR-W01
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Barely Pear (SW 9666), at ΔE 1.02 — near-exact.
Barely Pear is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.02 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 Barely Pear really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.02near-exact
- LRV
- 82.73Behr is 86
- Hex
- #EDEBDB#F2EFDE in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 3.3 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Barely Pear is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Restful White SW 7563ΔE 1.98 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.4 points lower.
- Queen Anne's Lace SW 6420ΔE 2.05 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.4 points lower.
- Roman Column SW 7562ΔE 2.19 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.