Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr White Metal N520-1
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Reflection (SW 7661), at ΔE 1.32 — near-exact.
Reflection is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.32 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 Reflection really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.32near-exact
- LRV
- 66.06Behr is 63
- Hex
- #D3D5D3#D1D1CF in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Reflection is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Passive SW 7064ΔE 1.52 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.1 points lower.
- Silverpalm VS 430ΔE 1.52 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.1 points lower.
- Touch of Grey SW 9549ΔE 1.68 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.