Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Violet Shadow 620F-4
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Dusty Heather (SW 9073), at ΔE 0.88 — indistinguishable.
Dusty Heather is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.88 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 Dusty Heather really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.88indistinguishable
- LRV
- 27.79Behr is 28
- Hex
- #8990A3#8B91A2 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Dusty Heather is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Dried Lavender SW 9072ΔE 4.06 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
- Vesper Violet SW 6542ΔE 4.79 · close · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 7.2 points higher.
- Gentle Grape SW 9074ΔE 6.04 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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