Almond Wisp → Sherwin Williams
The closest Sherwin Williams matches for Behr Almond Wisp (PPU5-11), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Sherwin Williams Equivalent for Almond Wisp
If you love Behr Almond Wisp but need a Sherwin Williams alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Sherwin Williams, your local store does not carry Behr, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Almond Wisp (PPU5-11) is a light cream with warm almond undertones. A warm, almond cream. Cozy and natural. To find a good Sherwin Williams match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 75) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Almond Wisp and every Sherwin Williams color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The results are decent but not perfect. The closest Sherwin Williams option is Creamy (SW 7012) with a Delta E of 3.8, which is a "good match" level match. Creamy is close. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Sherwin Williams Matches for Almond Wisp
Creamy is close.
| Almond Wisp | Creamy | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 75 | 81 |
| Hex | #E5DED0 | #EBE5D6 |
| Undertone | Warm Almond | Warm Cream |
| Family | Cream | Cream |
Undertone Comparison
Almond Wisp has warm almond undertones. A warm, almond cream. Cozy and natural.
Creamy has warm cream undertones. A warm cream off-white. More yellow than Alabaster, more white than Dover White. A classic warm cream.
The undertone difference is worth paying attention to. While they are close in overall appearance, the different undertones mean they may diverge in certain lighting. Almond Wisp's warm almond quality may read differently than Creamy's warm cream character, especially in rooms with strong directional light or colored accents that could pull out one undertone more than the other. Test a sample in your specific room before committing.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Almond Wisp in Your Room
Warm and inviting. The almond cream is gentle.
Creamy in Your Room
The cream warmth is gentle and consistent. Reads as a warm off-white in all conditions.
LRV and Brightness
Almond Wisp has an LRV of 75, while Creamy has an LRV of 81. That means Creamy reflects more light. If you switch from Almond Wisp to Creamy, the room should feel slightly brighter and more open.
Best Rooms for Almond Wisp
Behr recommends Almond Wisp for: whole house, living room, bedroom, hallway. With an LRV of 75, this is a light color that reflects a lot of light and works well in any room, including smaller spaces where you want to maintain a bright, open feel. It is light enough for whole-house use without making rooms feel washed out or sterile.
Creamy is recommended for: whole house, trim, living room, bedroom, hallway. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Creamy in the same rooms you planned for Almond Wisp.
Almond Wisp in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Sherwin Williams match for Almond Wisp (PPU5-11) is Creamy (SW 7012) with a Delta E of 3.8, which rates as a "good match" match. Creamy is close. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Almond Wisp is a Behr color with warm almond undertones and an LRV of 75. Creamy is a Sherwin Williams color with warm cream undertones and an LRV of 81. With a Delta E of 3.8, the difference is subtle and mainly visible in direct side-by-side comparison. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 3.8, the difference is enough that they should not be used on adjacent walls in the same room. You can use them in separate rooms of the same house, but be aware that walking from one room to the other may reveal the difference, especially if the rooms have similar lighting. For the most consistent look, pick one brand for all connected living spaces and reserve the other brand for visually separate rooms like bathrooms or bedrooms behind closed doors.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Sherwin Williams equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Sherwin Williams. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Sherwin Williams work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.