Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Smokey Tan BXC-49
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Dry Dock (SW 7502), at ΔE 0.61 — indistinguishable.
Dry Dock is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.61 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 Dry Dock really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.61indistinguishable
- LRV
- 28Behr is 27
- Hex
- #A18D7D#9F8C7C in Behr
Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Dry Dock is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cocoa Whip SW 9084ΔE 0.77 · indistinguishable · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
- Sycamore Tan SW 2855ΔE 1.12 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift.
- Tavern Taupe SW 7508ΔE 1.12 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift.