Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Radiant Silver MQ5-21
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Steely Gray (SW 7664), at ΔE 1.01 — near-exact.
Steely Gray is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.01 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 Steely Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.01near-exact
- LRV
- 30.36Behr is 30
- Hex
- #90979B#8F979D in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Steely Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Dustblu SW 9161ΔE 1.66 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
- Cadet SW 9143ΔE 1.74 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
- Let it Rain SW 9152ΔE 2.54 · very close · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 4.3 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Radiant Silver MQ5-21 matched across all 13 brands →