Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Witch Hazel 780D-6
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Connected Gray (SW 6165), at ΔE 1.93 — near-exact.
Connected Gray is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.93 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 Connected Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.93near-exact
- LRV
- 23.08Behr is 25
- Hex
- #898473#8E8976 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Connected Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Wool Sweater VS 365ΔE 1.93 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
- Hardware SW 6172ΔE 2.78 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
- Travel Gear VS 350ΔE 2.78 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.