Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Titanium PPU24-16
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Fortitude (SW 9562), at ΔE 1.03 — near-exact.
Fortitude is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.03 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 Fortitude really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.03near-exact
- LRV
- 55.95Behr is 56
- Hex
- #C6C5C1#C7C6C0 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Fortitude is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Antimony SW 9552ΔE 1.27 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
- Knitting Needles SW 7672ΔE 1.45 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.
- Silverplate SW 7649ΔE 1.56 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 3.4 points lower.