Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Wisp Of Mauve PPU2-06
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Abalone Shell (SW 6050), at ΔE 0.78 — indistinguishable.
Abalone Shell is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.78 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 Abalone Shell really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.78indistinguishable
- LRV
- 59.51Behr is 59
- Hex
- #DBC7BD#D9C7BE in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Abalone Shell is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- White Truffle SW 6029ΔE 1.58 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.
- Unfussy Beige SW 6043ΔE 1.59 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
- Malted Milk SW 6057ΔE 1.91 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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