Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Shark Fin PPU24-19
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Summit Gray (SW 7669), at ΔE 1.40 — near-exact.
Summit Gray is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.40 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 Summit Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.40near-exact
- LRV
- 29.56Behr is 31
- Hex
- #959491#969795 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Summit Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tin Lizzie SW 9163ΔE 1.54 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
- Gray Shingle SW 7670ΔE 1.79 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
- Earl Grey SW 7660ΔE 2.19 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.