Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Winding Path PPF-53
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Anonymous (SW 7046), at ΔE 1.69 — near-exact.
Anonymous is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.69 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 Anonymous really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.69near-exact
- LRV
- 19.65Behr is 21
- Hex
- #817A6E#857C71 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Anonymous is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Backdrop SW 7025ΔE 1.69 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
- Gray Squirrel VS 338ΔE 1.69 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
- Adaptive Shade SW 7053ΔE 1.85 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.