Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Strong Winds N380-4
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Rare Gray (SW 6199), at ΔE 1.09 — near-exact.
Rare Gray is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.09 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 Rare Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.09near-exact
- LRV
- 37.76Behr is 37
- Hex
- #A6A69B#A3A59B in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Rare Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Unusual Gray SW 7059ΔE 1.66 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- Facet VS 400ΔE 1.66 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- Gray Matters SW 7066ΔE 2.33 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.