Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Smoky Trout MQ2-53
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Adaptive Shade (SW 7053), at ΔE 1.48 — near-exact.
Adaptive Shade is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.48 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 Adaptive Shade really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.48near-exact
- LRV
- 21.24Behr is 21
- Hex
- #867E70#857D72 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Adaptive Shade is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Anonymous SW 7046ΔE 1.55 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Solitary Slate SW 9598ΔE 1.89 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.
- Backdrop SW 7025ΔE 2.31 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.