Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Pumice MQ6-23
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Roycroft Mist Gray (SW 2844), at ΔE 1.48 — near-exact.
Roycroft Mist Gray is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.48 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 Roycroft Mist Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.48near-exact
- LRV
- 51.3Behr is 50
- Hex
- #C2BDB1#BFBCB3 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Roycroft Mist Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Viaduct SW 9567ΔE 1.54 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Mindful Gray SW 7016ΔE 1.60 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
- Silverplate SW 7649ΔE 1.75 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.6 points higher.