Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Winter White DC-004
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Extra White (SW 7006), at ΔE 0.95 — indistinguishable.
Extra White is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.95 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 Extra White really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.95indistinguishable
- LRV
- 85.86Behr is 86
- Hex
- #EEEFEA#EEEFE8 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Extra White is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Snowbelt SW 9623ΔE 1.24 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
- Pure White SW 7005ΔE 1.29 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Serendipity SW 9671ΔE 1.48 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.