Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Winter Way PPU25-23
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Mount Etna (SW 7625), at ΔE 1.34 — near-exact.
Mount Etna is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.34 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 Mount Etna really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.34near-exact
- LRV
- 6.17Behr is 6
- Hex
- #3D484C#3E474C in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Mount Etna is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Big Dipper SW 9645ΔE 1.89 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Sea Serpent SW 7615ΔE 2.55 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
- Tarragon SW 9660ΔE 2.57 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.