Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Still Gray N360-3
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Dorian Gray (SW 7017), at ΔE 1.65 — near-exact.
Dorian Gray is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.65 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 Dorian Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.65near-exact
- LRV
- 38.72Behr is 40
- Hex
- #ACA79E#ABA9A0 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Dorian Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Thimble VS 349ΔE 1.65 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
- Rare Gray SW 6199ΔE 1.88 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
- Gray Matters SW 7066ΔE 1.92 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.