Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Totally Black HDC-MD-04
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Iron Ore (SW 7069), at ΔE 2.20 — very close.
Iron Ore is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.20 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 Iron Ore really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.20very close
- LRV
- 5.55Behr is 5
- Hex
- #434341#3F4041 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Iron Ore is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Greenblack SW 6994ΔE 2.65 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
- Armory SW 9600ΔE 3.18 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Cyberspace SW 7076ΔE 3.63 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Totally Black HDC-MD-04 matched across all 13 brands →