Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Prestige 750B-4
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Flexible Gray (SW 6010), at ΔE 2.83 — very close.
Flexible Gray is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.83 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 Flexible Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.83very close
- LRV
- 38.13Behr is 40
- Hex
- #B1A3A1#B8A7A0 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Flexible Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Glamour SW 6031ΔE 2.84 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
- Emerging Taupe SW 6045ΔE 2.95 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
- Temperate Taupe SW 6037ΔE 2.95 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.6 points higher.