Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Smoked Mulberry MQ1-38
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Expressive Plum (SW 6271), at ΔE 4.47 — close.
Expressive Plum is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 4.47 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 Expressive Plum really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.47close
- LRV
- 11.51Behr is 13
- Hex
- #695C62#725F6C in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 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 4.82 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- River Rouge SW 6026ΔE 5.71 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
- Grape Harvest SW 6285ΔE 5.90 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Smoked Mulberry MQ1-38 matched across all 13 brands →