Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Preservation Plum PPU17-05
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Expressive Plum (SW 6271), at ΔE 3.18 — very close.
Expressive Plum is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.18 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 Expressive Plum really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.18very close
- LRV
- 11.51Behr is 11
- Hex
- #695C62#665864 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Expressive Plum is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Ripe Berry SW 9689ΔE 4.08 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
- Poetry Plum SW 6019ΔE 4.97 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Midnight SW 6264ΔE 4.98 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Preservation Plum PPU17-05 matched across all 13 brands →