Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Urban Putty BNC-06
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Allegory (SW 9553), at ΔE 1.56 — near-exact.
Allegory is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.56 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 Allegory really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.56near-exact
- LRV
- 44.57Behr is 43
- Hex
- #B4B2A9#B0B1A9 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Allegory is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Magnetic Gray SW 7058ΔE 1.61 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.
- Sensible Hue SW 6198ΔE 1.69 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points higher.
- Chelsea Gray SW 2850ΔE 1.74 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 3.9 points higher.