Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Shale Gray 540F-4
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Debonair (SW 9139), at ΔE 1.92 — near-exact.
Debonair is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.92 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 Debonair really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.92near-exact
- LRV
- 33.86Behr is 32
- Hex
- #90A0A6#899DA3 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Debonair is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Morning at Sea SW 9634ΔE 2.39 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points lower.
- Whirlpool SW 9135ΔE 2.48 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.
- Delft SW 9134ΔE 2.65 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.