Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Shy Violet 680F-6
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Expressive Plum (SW 6271), at ΔE 5.01 — noticeably different.
Sherwin-Williams does not make this colour. Expressive Plum is the closest option at ΔE 5.01, which is a visibly different colour. If the match matters, have Sherwin-Williams custom-tint to the Behr formula instead of substituting.
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 Expressive Plum really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 5.01noticeably different
- LRV
- 11.51Behr is 14
- Hex
- #695C62#756370 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Expressive Plum is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Poetry Plum SW 6019ΔE 5.39 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Patchwork Plum SW 0022ΔE 6.08 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
- Wood Violet SW 6557ΔE 6.10 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.