Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Stepping Stones PWL-85
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Tony Taupe (SW 7038), at ΔE 1.23 — near-exact.
Tony Taupe is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.23 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 Tony Taupe really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.23near-exact
- LRV
- 37.2Behr is 37
- Hex
- #B1A290#B2A18C in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Tony Taupe is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tactile VS 373ΔE 1.23 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
- Stone Lion SW 7507ΔE 1.26 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
- Prairie Grass SW 7546ΔE 1.52 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Stepping Stones PWL-85 matched across all 13 brands →