Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Windsong 390C-3
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Lantern Light (SW 6687), at ΔE 1.29 — near-exact.
Lantern Light is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.29 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 Lantern Light really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.29near-exact
- LRV
- 76.05Behr is 78
- Hex
- #F4E1AE#F4E4AF in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Lantern Light is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Glad Yellow SW 6694ΔE 1.41 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.
- Icy Lemonade SW 1667ΔE 1.53 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
- Optimistic Yellow SW 6900ΔE 1.77 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.