Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Woodcraft N200-5
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Timeless Taupe (SW 9579), at ΔE 1.04 — near-exact.
Timeless Taupe is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.04 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 Timeless Taupe really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.04near-exact
- LRV
- 23.63Behr is 24
- Hex
- #908379#8F847A in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Timeless Taupe is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Spalding Gray SW 6074ΔE 2.22 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
- Hippo VS 323ΔE 2.22 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
- Hammered Silver SW 2840ΔE 2.43 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.