Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Plum Shadow PPU17-17
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Exclusive Plum (SW 6263), at ΔE 4.20 — close.
Exclusive Plum is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 4.20 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
Why people switch between Behr and Sherwin-Williams
Most people comparing Behr to Sherwin-Williams are not shopping for a new colour. They have already chosen one, and then hit a price difference or a painter who buys from a single supplier. The question is what goes on the wall instead.
How close Exclusive Plum really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.20close
- LRV
- 16.37Behr is 17
- Hex
- #736F78#7C707C in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Exclusive Plum is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Soulmate SW 6270ΔE 4.70 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points higher.
- Grapy SW 7629ΔE 5.21 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
- Mythical SW 6550ΔE 5.55 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Plum Shadow PPU17-17 matched across all 13 brands →