Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Plum Smoke PPU16-14
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Moonlit Orchid (SW 9153), at ΔE 1.94 — near-exact.
Moonlit Orchid is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.94 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Moonlit Orchid really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.94near-exact
- LRV
- 28.75Behr is 27
- Hex
- #949194#928E8E in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Moonlit Orchid is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Slate Violet SW 9155ΔE 2.12 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
- Gray Shingle SW 7670ΔE 2.36 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
- Summit Gray SW 7669ΔE 3.23 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points higher.