Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Sail Grey HDC-SM16-09
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Downing Sand (SW 2822), at ΔE 0.87 — indistinguishable.
Downing Sand is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.87 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 Downing Sand really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.87indistinguishable
- LRV
- 51.56Behr is 50
- Hex
- #CBBCA5#CABAA4 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Downing Sand is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Malabar SW 9110ΔE 1.34 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points higher.
- Nantucket Dune SW 7527ΔE 1.56 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.6 points higher.
- Urban Putty SW 7532ΔE 1.60 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.9 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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