Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Versailles Rose MQ1-45
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Artistic Taupe (SW 6030), at ΔE 1.44 — near-exact.
Artistic Taupe is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.44 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 Artistic Taupe really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.44near-exact
- LRV
- 46.18Behr is 46
- Hex
- #C3B1AC#C4B0AD in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Artistic Taupe is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Insightful Rose SW 6023ΔE 1.89 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
- Chaise Mauve SW 6016ΔE 2.52 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
- Studio Mauve SW 0062ΔE 3.46 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 4.2 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Versailles Rose MQ1-45 matched across all 13 brands →