Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Tribal Drum T12-13
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Black Fox (SW 7020), at ΔE 1.50 — near-exact.
Black Fox is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.50 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 Black Fox really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.50near-exact
- LRV
- 6.74Behr is 7
- Hex
- #4F4842#514843 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Black Fox is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sealskin SW 7675ΔE 3.04 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Clove SW 9605ΔE 3.65 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
- Chateau Brown SW 7510ΔE 3.75 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.