Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Smokey Lilac PPU26-20
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Dustblu (SW 9161), at ΔE 1.72 — near-exact.
Dustblu is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.72 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 Dustblu really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.72near-exact
- LRV
- 32.33Behr is 34
- Hex
- #959BA0#9A9DA2 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Dustblu is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Let it Rain SW 9152ΔE 2.32 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Steely Gray SW 7664ΔE 3.14 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.6 points lower.
- Network Gray SW 7073ΔE 3.15 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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