Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Yellow Corn 330B-5
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Daffodil (SW 6901), at ΔE 1.89 — near-exact.
Daffodil is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.89 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 Daffodil really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.89near-exact
- LRV
- 71.32Behr is 76
- Hex
- #FAD97A#FFDE88 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.7 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Daffodil is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sunny Veranda SW 9017ΔE 1.91 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
- Honey Bees SW 9018ΔE 2.07 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.9 points lower.
- Midday SW 6695ΔE 2.14 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 5.6 points lower.