Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Such Melodrama MQ5-32
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Sensitive Tint (SW 6267), at ΔE 2.05 — very close.
Sensitive Tint is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.05 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Sensitive Tint really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.05very close
- LRV
- 59.16Behr is 54
- Hex
- #CEC9CC#C6C1C5 in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 5.2 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Sensitive Tint is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Grape Mist SW 6548ΔE 2.41 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Fashionable Gray SW 6275ΔE 3.20 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.6 points lower.
- Destiny SW 6274ΔE 3.23 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Such Melodrama MQ5-32 matched across all 13 brands →