Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Soft Focus T18-09
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Mortar (SW 9584), at ΔE 0.49 — indistinguishable.
Mortar is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.49 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 Mortar really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.49indistinguishable
- LRV
- 73.69Behr is 75
- Hex
- #E3DFD5#E4E0D5 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Mortar is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Grey Mist SW 9625ΔE 0.53 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness.
- Heron Plume SW 6070ΔE 0.95 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
- Nuance SW 7049ΔE 0.97 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.