Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Wood Ash N360-5A
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Going Grey (SW 9554), at ΔE 1.58 — near-exact.
Going Grey is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.58 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 Going Grey really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.58near-exact
- LRV
- 21.63Behr is 22
- Hex
- #83807A#848178 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Going Grey is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Link Gray SW 6200ΔE 2.46 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Infusion VS 426ΔE 2.46 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Mountain Road SW 7743ΔE 2.69 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.