Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Soulful HDC-FL13-7
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Charcoal Blue (SW 2739), at ΔE 3.65 — close.
Charcoal Blue is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.65 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 Charcoal Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.65close
- LRV
- 5.67Behr is 5
- Hex
- #3D4450#374357 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Charcoal Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Naval SW 6244ΔE 3.80 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
- Dress Blues SW 9176ΔE 3.99 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Mountain Fig SW 9690ΔE 4.32 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.