Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Timber Town T13-17
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Alloy (SW 9569), at ΔE 1.18 — near-exact.
Alloy is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.18 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 Alloy really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.18near-exact
- LRV
- 25.46Behr is 27
- Hex
- #8E8A81#908D85 in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Alloy is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Dovetail SW 7018ΔE 2.06 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
- Smoke Screen VS 385ΔE 2.06 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
- Classic French Gray SW 0077ΔE 2.73 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.