Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Tribeca MQ1-40
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Auger Shell (SW 9159), at ΔE 2.64 — very close.
Auger Shell is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.64 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 Auger Shell really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.64very close
- LRV
- 30.14Behr is 30
- Hex
- #9F9291#A4918D in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Behr and Sherwin-Williams publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Auger Shell reads slightly darker than Tribeca in colour space while carrying the higher published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Auger Shell is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Coquina SW 9158ΔE 2.97 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Armadillo SW 9160ΔE 3.15 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
- Cocoa Berry SW 9078ΔE 3.35 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.3 points lower.