Nano White → Sherwin Williams
The closest Sherwin Williams matches for Behr Nano White (PPU12-13), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Sherwin Williams Equivalent for Nano White
If you love Behr Nano White 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.
Nano White (PPU12-13) is a very light white with cool clean white undertones. A cool, clean white with minimal undertone. To find a good Sherwin Williams match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 86) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Nano White 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 good news: there is a strong Sherwin Williams match for Nano White. Extra White (SW 7006) comes in with a Delta E of 2.5, which puts it in the "excellent match" range. Extra White is close.
Sherwin Williams Matches for Nano White
Extra White is close.
| Nano White | Extra White | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 86 | 86 |
| Hex | #EFEEE8 | #F1F1ED |
| Undertone | Cool Clean White | Neutral-Cool |
| Family | White | White |
Undertone Comparison
Nano White has cool clean white undertones. A cool, clean white with minimal undertone.
Extra White has neutral-cool undertones. A bright, clean white with very minimal undertone. The slightest cool lean keeps it feeling fresh without being icy.
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. Nano White's cool clean white quality may read differently than Extra White's neutral-cool 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
Nano White in Your Room
Clean and bright. A reliable cool white.
Extra White in Your Room
Stays clean and white in most conditions. In very warm light, it can look slightly cool compared to warmer whites like Alabaster.
LRV and Brightness
Nano White has an LRV of 86, while Extra White has an LRV of 86. These two colors reflect a very similar amount of light, so you should not notice a significant difference in room brightness when switching between them. The room will feel approximately the same in terms of light and space, which makes this a smoother transition.
Best Rooms for Nano White
Behr recommends Nano White for: trim, ceilings, cabinets, bathroom, modern interiors. With an LRV of 86, this is a very 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.
Extra White is recommended for: trim, ceilings, cabinets, modern interiors, bathroom. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Extra White in the same rooms you planned for Nano White.
Nano White in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Sherwin Williams match for Nano White (PPU12-13) is Extra White (SW 7006) with a Delta E of 2.5, which rates as a "excellent match" match. Extra White 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. Nano White is a Behr color with cool clean white undertones and an LRV of 86. Extra White is a Sherwin Williams color with neutral-cool undertones and an LRV of 86. With a Delta E of 2.5, 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 2.5, these colors are close enough to use in separate rooms of the same house without a jarring difference. However, avoid painting them on adjacent walls in the same room, as even subtle differences become apparent at a hard edge where two paints meet. For the smoothest result, use one brand consistently within each connected space and reserve the other brand for rooms that are visually separated.
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.