Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Welded Iron HDC-AC-17A
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Hulett Ore (SW 9574), at ΔE 1.70 — near-exact.
Hulett Ore is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.70 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 Hulett Ore really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.70near-exact
- LRV
- 16.07Behr is 16
- Hex
- #726F6C#6F6F6D in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Hulett Ore is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Storm Warning SW 9555ΔE 3.19 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
- Gauntlet Gray SW 7019ΔE 3.47 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
- Box of Nails VS 390ΔE 3.47 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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