Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Renaissance PPU16-20
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Quixotic Plum (SW 6265), at ΔE 3.96 — close.
Quixotic Plum is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.96 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 Quixotic Plum really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.96close
- LRV
- 6.47Behr is 6
- Hex
- #4A4653#434257 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Quixotic Plum is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Majestic Purple SW 6545ΔE 4.03 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
- Mountain Fig SW 9690ΔE 5.65 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.
- Dewberry SW 6552ΔE 6.12 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Renaissance PPU16-20 matched across all 13 brands →