Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Satire MQ5-40
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Grape Mist (SW 6548), at ΔE 1.58 — near-exact.
Grape Mist is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.58 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 Grape Mist really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.58near-exact
- LRV
- 54.02Behr is 55
- Hex
- #C5C0C9#C4C2CD in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Grape Mist is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Daydream SW 6541ΔE 4.17 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
- Sensitive Tint SW 6267ΔE 4.22 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.2 points higher.
- Enchant SW 6555ΔE 4.24 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.6 points higher.