Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Smooth Coffee 740B-7
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Metropolis (SW 9575), at ΔE 2.91 — very close.
Metropolis is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.91 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 Metropolis really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.91very close
- LRV
- 8.38Behr is 8
- Hex
- #59504F#5D4E4C in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Metropolis is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Chateau Brown SW 7510ΔE 3.01 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Rookwood Dark Brown SW 2808ΔE 4.37 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Otter SW 6041ΔE 5.03 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Smooth Coffee 740B-7 matched across all 13 brands →