Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr River Tour PPU15-08
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Dusty Heather (SW 9073), at ΔE 2.90 — very close.
Dusty Heather is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.90 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 Dusty Heather really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.90very close
- LRV
- 27.79Behr is 26
- Hex
- #8990A3#848B99 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Dusty Heather is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Storm Cloud SW 6249ΔE 4.44 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points lower.
- Stone Cold VS 418ΔE 4.44 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points lower.
- Serious Gray SW 6256ΔE 4.47 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points lower.