Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Puddle 790B-4
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Polished Concrete (SW 9167), at ΔE 1.54 — near-exact.
Polished Concrete is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.54 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 Polished Concrete really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.54near-exact
- LRV
- 31.62Behr is 31
- Hex
- #9E9793#9F9591 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Polished Concrete is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Armadillo SW 9160ΔE 2.49 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
- Auger Shell SW 9159ΔE 2.51 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
- Slate Violet SW 9155ΔE 3.12 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.