Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Stratus T16-13
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Dried Lavender (SW 9072), at ΔE 1.10 — near-exact.
Dried Lavender 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 Dried Lavender really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.10near-exact
- LRV
- 29.32Behr is 28
- Hex
- #8595AA#8193AA in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Dried Lavender is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Bluesy Note SW 9064ΔE 3.93 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points higher.
- Dusty Heather SW 9073ΔE 4.27 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Dyer's Woad SW 9071ΔE 4.33 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.