Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Tavern Taupe N140-4
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Armadillo (SW 9160), at ΔE 1.95 — near-exact.
Armadillo is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.95 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 Armadillo really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.95near-exact
- LRV
- 28.93Behr is 30
- Hex
- #9E9089#9E938F in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Armadillo is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Auger Shell SW 9159ΔE 2.07 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Polished Concrete SW 9167ΔE 2.21 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
- Slate Violet SW 9155ΔE 3.05 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.