Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Starless Night PPU14-20
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Charcoal Blue (SW 2739), at ΔE 1.76 — near-exact.
Charcoal Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.76 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 Charcoal Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.76near-exact
- LRV
- 5.67Behr is 6
- Hex
- #3D4450#3E4855 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Charcoal Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sea Mariner SW 9640ΔE 1.81 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
- Sea Serpent SW 7615ΔE 3.30 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
- Indigo Batik SW 7602ΔE 3.92 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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