Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Winter Cocoa 730B-4
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Flexible Gray (SW 6010), at ΔE 2.29 — very close.
Flexible Gray is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.29 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Flexible Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.29very close
- LRV
- 38.13Behr is 42
- Hex
- #B1A3A1#BAAAA7 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.9 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Flexible Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Artistic Taupe SW 6030ΔE 2.31 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.2 points higher.
- Chaise Mauve SW 6016ΔE 2.99 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.7 points higher.
- Temperate Taupe SW 6037ΔE 3.06 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.6 points higher.