Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Willow Wood ECC-41-2
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Metropolis (SW 9575), at ΔE 1.47 — near-exact.
Metropolis is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.47 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 Metropolis really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.47near-exact
- LRV
- 8.38Behr is 8
- Hex
- #59504F#58504D in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Metropolis is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Stony Creek SW 9610ΔE 3.05 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
- Urbane Bronze SW 7048ΔE 3.45 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Black Fox SW 7020ΔE 3.58 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Willow Wood ECC-41-2 matched across all 13 brands →