Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Private Black N530-7
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Perle Noir (SW 9154), at ΔE 2.80 — very close.
Perle Noir is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.80 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 Perle Noir really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.80very close
- LRV
- 7.52Behr is 7
- Hex
- #4F4D51#4C4949 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Perle Noir is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Iron Ore SW 7069ΔE 3.46 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Black Fox SW 7020ΔE 3.85 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Armory SW 9600ΔE 4.04 · close · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Private Black N530-7 matched across all 13 brands →