Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Squirrel 790D-5
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Alloy (SW 9569), at ΔE 1.81 — near-exact.
Alloy is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.81 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 Alloy really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.81near-exact
- LRV
- 25.46Behr is 26
- Hex
- #8E8A81#8F8A7D in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Alloy is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Studio Clay SW 9172ΔE 1.98 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- Felted Wool SW 9171ΔE 2.47 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
- Terrain SW 9613ΔE 2.54 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.