Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Wisdom PPL-75
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Ethereal White (SW 6182), at ΔE 1.44 — near-exact.
Ethereal White is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.44 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 Ethereal White really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.44near-exact
- LRV
- 75.9Behr is 76
- Hex
- #E3E2D9#E2E3D8 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Ethereal White is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tear Drop VS 399ΔE 1.44 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Nonchalant White SW 6161ΔE 1.59 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.2 points lower.
- Nuance SW 7049ΔE 1.68 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.