Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Smokey Slate 460E-3
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Quietude (SW 6212), at ΔE 1.92 — near-exact.
Quietude 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 Quietude really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.92near-exact
- LRV
- 47.61Behr is 44
- Hex
- #ADBBB2#A5B5AC in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.6 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Quietude is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Fresh Eucalyptus SW 9658ΔE 2.09 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 4.3 points higher.
- Forever Green SW 9653ΔE 2.78 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Halcyon Green SW 6213ΔE 3.12 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 5.5 points lower.