Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Sage Gray 710F-4
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Unusual Gray (SW 7059), at ΔE 1.40 — near-exact.
Unusual Gray is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.40 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 Unusual Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.40near-exact
- LRV
- 38.07Behr is 36
- Hex
- #A3A7A0#9EA49D in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Unusual Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Facet VS 400ΔE 1.40 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
- Breakwater SW 9638ΔE 2.88 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
- Acacia Haze SW 9132ΔE 2.93 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.8 points lower.