Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Writer's Parchment N280-2
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Warm Beige (SW 0035), at ΔE 1.46 — near-exact.
Warm Beige is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.46 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 Warm Beige really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.46near-exact
- LRV
- 72.54Behr is 69
- Hex
- #EEDAC3#E9D6BD in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Warm Beige is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Eaglet Beige SW 7573ΔE 1.46 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
- Irish Cream SW 7537ΔE 1.53 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.
- Lotus Pod SW 7572ΔE 1.53 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
Matches in every other brand
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