Wishful Green → Sherwin Williams
The closest Sherwin Williams matches for Behr Wishful Green (PPU11-13), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Sherwin Williams Equivalent for Wishful Green
If you love Behr Wishful Green 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.
Wishful Green (PPU11-13) is a medium green with light sage undertones. A light sage green. Lighter than Jade Dragon, more green than Nature's Gift. Wishful and fresh. To find a good Sherwin Williams match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 53) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Wishful Green 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 Quietude (SW 6212) with a Delta E of 3.4, which is a "good match" level match. Quietude is very close. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Sherwin Williams Matches for Wishful Green
Quietude is very close.
| Wishful Green | Quietude | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 53 | 47 |
| Hex | #C2C9BC | #BDC7BF |
| Undertone | Light Sage | Soft Green-Gray |
| Family | Green | Green |
Undertone Comparison
Wishful Green has light sage undertones. A light sage green. Lighter than Jade Dragon, more green than Nature's Gift. Wishful and fresh.
Quietude has soft green-gray undertones. A soft, calming green-gray. Lighter than Comfort Gray, greener than Sea Salt. Named for the peaceful feeling it creates. A popular bathroom and bedroom color.
These two colors share the same undertone family, which is a good sign for a cross-brand swap. The undertone similarity means they will behave similarly as lighting changes throughout the day, and they should coordinate well with the same accent colors, trim, and furnishings.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Wishful Green in Your Room
The sage is light and pleasant. In bright rooms, a soft green. In dim rooms, a warm green-gray.
Quietude in Your Room
The green is gentle and calming. In bright rooms, it reads as a soft sage. In dim rooms, a warm gray with green whispers. Under warm light, the sage quality is pleasant.
LRV and Brightness
Wishful Green has an LRV of 53, while Quietude has an LRV of 47. That means Wishful Green reflects noticeably more light. In the same room, Wishful Green will make the space feel brighter and more open than Quietude. If you are switching to the Sherwin Williams option, expect the room to feel slightly more intimate and cozy.
Best Rooms for Wishful Green
Behr recommends Wishful Green for: bathroom, bedroom, nursery, kitchen, sunroom. With an LRV of 53, this is a medium color that is in the medium-light range, reflecting enough light to keep rooms feeling open while adding more color and depth than a white or off-white. It works well in living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways where you want warmth and character without darkness.
Quietude is recommended for: bathroom, bedroom, nursery, living room, sunroom. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Quietude in the same rooms you planned for Wishful Green.
Wishful Green in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Sherwin Williams match for Wishful Green (PPU11-13) is Quietude (SW 6212) with a Delta E of 3.4, which rates as a "good match" match. Quietude is very 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. Wishful Green is a Behr color with light sage undertones and an LRV of 53. Quietude is a Sherwin Williams color with soft green-gray undertones and an LRV of 47. With a Delta E of 3.4, 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 3.4, 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.