Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Spade Black BNC-38
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Armory (SW 9600), at ΔE 2.31 — very close.
Armory is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.31 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 Armory really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.31very close
- LRV
- 4.82Behr is 5
- Hex
- #413D3C#424142 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Armory is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Iron Ore SW 7069ΔE 2.36 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
- Darkroom SW 7083ΔE 3.21 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Greenblack SW 6994ΔE 3.82 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.