Creamy Mushroom → Sherwin Williams
The closest Sherwin Williams matches for Behr Creamy Mushroom (PPU5-13), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Sherwin Williams Equivalent for Creamy Mushroom
If you love Behr Creamy Mushroom 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.
Creamy Mushroom (PPU5-13) is a light beige with warm mushroom beige undertones. A light, warm beige with an organic mushroom quality. Earthy without being dark. To find a good Sherwin Williams match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 60) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Creamy Mushroom 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 Canvas Tan (SW 7531) with a Delta E of 3.8, which is a "good match" level match. Canvas Tan is close. Both are warm sandy beiges. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Sherwin Williams Matches for Creamy Mushroom
Canvas Tan is close. Both are warm sandy beiges.
| Creamy Mushroom | Canvas Tan | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 60 | 59 |
| Hex | #D4CBBB | #D1C7B7 |
| Undertone | Warm Mushroom Beige | Warm Sandy Beige |
| Family | Beige | Beige |
Undertone Comparison
Creamy Mushroom has warm mushroom beige undertones. A light, warm beige with an organic mushroom quality. Earthy without being dark.
Canvas Tan has warm sandy beige undertones. A warm, sandy beige. Less gray than Accessible Beige, more golden. A classic warm neutral.
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
Creamy Mushroom in Your Room
Warm and natural. Reads as a light earthy beige in most conditions.
Canvas Tan in Your Room
Consistently warm and sandy. A reliable, crowd-pleasing beige.
LRV and Brightness
Creamy Mushroom has an LRV of 60, while Canvas Tan has an LRV of 59. 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 Creamy Mushroom
Behr recommends Creamy Mushroom for: living room, bedroom, dining room, hallway, whole house. With an LRV of 60, this is a light 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.
Canvas Tan is recommended for: whole house, living room, bedroom, hallway, dining room. The recommended applications differ slightly between brands, but the color's properties should work in the same rooms regardless of which brand you choose. Trust the LRV and undertone data more than the specific room suggestions, and always test in your actual space.
Creamy Mushroom in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Sherwin Williams match for Creamy Mushroom (PPU5-13) is Canvas Tan (SW 7531) with a Delta E of 3.8, which rates as a "good match" match. Canvas Tan is close. Both are warm sandy beiges. 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. Creamy Mushroom is a Behr color with warm mushroom beige undertones and an LRV of 60. Canvas Tan is a Sherwin Williams color with warm sandy beige undertones and an LRV of 59. 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.