Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Porpoise 790E-3
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is March Wind (SW 7668), at ΔE 1.63 — near-exact.
March Wind is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.63 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 March Wind really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.63near-exact
- LRV
- 48.65Behr is 46
- Hex
- #BAB9B6#B7B4B0 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if March Wind is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Essential Gray SW 6002ΔE 1.80 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
- Gray Clouds SW 7658ΔE 1.92 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
- Requisite Gray SW 7023ΔE 2.72 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.