Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Still Moment MQ6-59
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Simple Stone (SW 9521), at ΔE 1.10 — near-exact.
Simple Stone is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.10 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 Simple Stone really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.10near-exact
- LRV
- 57.34Behr is 55
- Hex
- #CDC7B7#CBC4B2 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Simple Stone is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cargo Pants SW 7738ΔE 1.53 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
- Mushroom SW 9587ΔE 1.77 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
- Slumber Sloth SW 9606ΔE 1.93 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.