Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Shadow Ridge 730D-7
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Muddled Basil (SW 7745), at ΔE 0.56 — indistinguishable.
Muddled Basil is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.56 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 Muddled Basil really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.56indistinguishable
- LRV
- 8.62Behr is 9
- Hex
- #5A5243#5B5343 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Muddled Basil is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Best Bronze SW 6160ΔE 2.32 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Nocturne SW 9520ΔE 2.57 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
- Garden Gate SW 6167ΔE 2.63 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.