Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Warm Onyx HDC-CL-14A
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Black Fox (SW 7020), at ΔE 2.12 — very close.
Black Fox is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.12 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 Black Fox really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.12very close
- LRV
- 6.74Behr is 7
- Hex
- #4F4842#4C4845 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
Behr and Sherwin-Williams publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Black Fox reads slightly lighter than Warm Onyx in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Black Fox is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sealskin SW 7675ΔE 2.71 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Iron Ore SW 7069ΔE 3.10 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Urbane Bronze SW 7048ΔE 3.22 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Warm Onyx HDC-CL-14A matched across all 13 brands →