Toque White → Behr
The closest Behr matches for Sherwin Williams Toque White (SW 7003), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Behr Equivalent for Toque White
If you love Sherwin Williams Toque White 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.
Toque White (SW 7003) is a very light white with warm cream undertones. A warm white with subtle cream undertones. Between Alabaster and Pure White in warmth. To find a good Behr match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 84) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Toque White 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 Painter's White (PPU18-08) with a Delta E of 3, which is a "good match" level match. Painter's White is slightly less warm but close. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Behr Matches for Toque White
Painter's White is slightly less warm but close.
| Toque White | Painter's White | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 84 | 88 |
| Hex | #EDEAE3 | #F1EFE9 |
| Undertone | Warm Cream | Warm Cream |
| Family | White | White |
Undertone Comparison
Toque White has warm cream undertones. A warm white with subtle cream undertones. Between Alabaster and Pure White in warmth.
Painter's White has warm cream undertones. A bright, warm white with just a touch of cream. Behr's versatile go-to white for trim and whole-house applications.
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
Toque White in Your Room
Clean and warm. A reliable warm white that works everywhere.
Painter's White in Your Room
Clean and bright in most rooms. The cream warmth is barely perceptible but keeps it from feeling stark.
LRV and Brightness
Toque White has an LRV of 84, while Painter's White has an LRV of 88. 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 Toque White
Sherwin Williams recommends Toque White for: trim, ceilings, cabinets, whole house, bathroom. With an LRV of 84, 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.
Painter's White is recommended for: trim, ceilings, whole house, cabinets, bathroom. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Painter's White in the same rooms you planned for Toque White.
Toque White in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Behr match for Toque White (SW 7003) is Painter's White (PPU18-08) with a Delta E of 3, which rates as a "good match" match. Painter's White is slightly less warm but 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. Toque White is a Sherwin Williams color with warm cream undertones and an LRV of 84. Painter's White is a Behr color with warm cream undertones and an LRV of 88. With a Delta E of 3, 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, 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 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.