Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Urban Legend N100-6
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Expressive Plum (SW 6271), at ΔE 1.65 — near-exact.
Expressive Plum is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.65 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 Expressive Plum really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.65near-exact
- LRV
- 11.51Behr is 11
- Hex
- #695C62#67585F in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Expressive Plum is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Poetry Plum SW 6019ΔE 3.03 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Deepest Mauve SW 0005ΔE 3.62 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Stunning Shade SW 7082ΔE 4.74 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.