Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Whitewash Oak PPU24-12
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Aloof Gray (SW 6197), at ΔE 0.50 — indistinguishable.
Aloof Gray is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.50 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 Aloof Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.50indistinguishable
- LRV
- 57.93Behr is 58
- Hex
- #C9C9C0#CAC9C0 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Aloof Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Constellation SW 9629ΔE 0.74 · indistinguishable · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
- Repose Gray SW 7015ΔE 1.03 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
- Front Porch SW 7651ΔE 1.20 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Whitewash Oak PPU24-12 matched across all 13 brands →