Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Quail Ridge ECC-18-1
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Mega Greige (SW 7031), at ΔE 0.96 — indistinguishable.
Mega Greige is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.96 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 Mega Greige really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.96indistinguishable
- LRV
- 36.75Behr is 37
- Hex
- #ADA295#ACA397 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Mega Greige is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Distinct Taupe VS 308ΔE 0.96 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
- Intellectual Gray SW 7045ΔE 1.29 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
- Functional Gray SW 7024ΔE 1.36 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Quail Ridge ECC-18-1 matched across all 13 brands →