Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Shadows PPU25-03
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Storm Warning (SW 9555), at ΔE 2.51 — very close.
Storm Warning is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.51 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 Storm Warning really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.51very close
- LRV
- 13.74Behr is 15
- Hex
- #696863#6B6D6A in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Storm Warning is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Homburg Gray SW 7622ΔE 2.78 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Grizzle Gray SW 7068ΔE 3.04 · very close · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
- Pepper Shaker VS 435ΔE 3.04 · very close · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.