Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Soft Pebble HDC-NT-27A
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Proper Gray (SW 6003), at ΔE 2.41 — very close.
Proper Gray is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.41 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 Proper Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.41very close
- LRV
- 39.44Behr is 42
- Hex
- #ADA8A5#AEADAC in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.6 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Proper Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Winter Months VS 433ΔE 2.41 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.6 points lower.
- Ellie Gray SW 7650ΔE 2.52 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
- Mystical Shade SW 6276ΔE 2.73 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Soft Pebble HDC-NT-27A matched across all 13 brands →