Ethereal Mood → Behr
The closest Behr matches for Sherwin Williams Ethereal Mood (SW 7639), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Behr Equivalent for Ethereal Mood
If you love Sherwin Williams Ethereal Mood but need a Behr 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 Behr, your local store does not carry Sherwin Williams, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Ethereal Mood (SW 7639) is a light beige with warm airy beige undertones. A warm, airy beige with ethereal lightness. Lighter than Popular Gray with a dreamlike quality. To find a good Behr match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 66) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Ethereal Mood and every Behr 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 Behr option is Vintage Linen (PPU7-17) with a Delta E of 3.4, which is a "good match" level match. Vintage Linen is similar. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Behr Matches for Ethereal Mood
Vintage Linen is similar.
| Ethereal Mood | Vintage Linen | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 66 | 75 |
| Hex | #D7D2C7 | #E4DED2 |
| Undertone | Warm Airy Beige | Warm Vintage Cream |
| Family | Beige | Cream |
Undertone Comparison
Ethereal Mood has warm airy beige undertones. A warm, airy beige with ethereal lightness. Lighter than Popular Gray with a dreamlike quality.
Vintage Linen has warm vintage cream undertones. A warm cream with an aged, vintage quality. Softer and more muted than Swiss Coffee, with a linen-like warmth that feels lived-in and comfortable.
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. Ethereal Mood's warm airy beige quality may read differently than Vintage Linen's warm vintage 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
Ethereal Mood in Your Room
Warm and airy. Reads as a warm light neutral in all conditions.
Vintage Linen in Your Room
Warm and inviting with a gentle, aged quality. In bright rooms, reads as a rich warm off-white. In dim rooms, the cream provides gentle enveloping warmth.
LRV and Brightness
Ethereal Mood has an LRV of 66, while Vintage Linen has an LRV of 75. That means Vintage Linen reflects more light. If you switch from Ethereal Mood to Vintage Linen, the room should feel slightly brighter and more open.
Best Rooms for Ethereal Mood
Sherwin Williams recommends Ethereal Mood for: whole house, bedroom, hallway, living room, bathroom. With an LRV of 66, 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.
Vintage Linen is recommended for: whole house, living room, bedroom, hallway, dining room. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Vintage Linen in the same rooms you planned for Ethereal Mood.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Behr match for Ethereal Mood (SW 7639) is Vintage Linen (PPU7-17) with a Delta E of 3.4, which rates as a "good match" match. Vintage Linen is similar. 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. Ethereal Mood is a Sherwin Williams color with warm airy beige undertones and an LRV of 66. Vintage Linen is a Behr color with warm vintage cream undertones and an LRV of 75. 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 Behr equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Behr. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Behr 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.