Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Terrarium N400-6
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Basil (SW 6194), at ΔE 1.66 — near-exact.
Basil is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.66 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 Basil really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.66near-exact
- LRV
- 14.68Behr is 14
- Hex
- #626E60#5F6D5C in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Basil is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Hedgerow VS 407ΔE 1.66 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
- Succulent SW 9650ΔE 4.29 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Rosemary SW 6187ΔE 4.43 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.