Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Power Gray N530-4
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Network Gray (SW 7073), at ΔE 1.52 — near-exact.
Network Gray is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.52 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 Network Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.52near-exact
- LRV
- 37.27Behr is 37
- Hex
- #A0A5A7#A2A4A6 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Network Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Moon Walk VS 409ΔE 1.52 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Castlegate SW 9558ΔE 2.14 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Gris SW 7659ΔE 2.57 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.