Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Windsor Haze 560F-6
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Distance (SW 6243), at ΔE 1.91 — near-exact.
Distance is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.91 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 Distance really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.91near-exact
- LRV
- 15.19Behr is 16
- Hex
- #5D6F7F#607381 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Distance is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Smoky Blue SW 7604ΔE 2.93 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Granite Peak SW 6250ΔE 3.90 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
- Slate Tile SW 7624ΔE 4.14 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.