Crushed Ice → Behr
The closest Behr matches for Sherwin Williams Crushed Ice (SW 7647), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Behr Equivalent for Crushed Ice
If you love Sherwin Williams Crushed Ice but need a Behr alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Behr, your local store does not carry Sherwin Williams, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Crushed Ice (SW 7647) is a light gray with cool purple-gray undertones. A very light gray with cool purple undertones. Almost reads as a tinted white. Airy and modern. To find a good Behr match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 72) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Crushed Ice and every Behr color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
Honestly, Behr does not have a perfect equivalent for Crushed Ice. The closest option is Silver Drop (PPU18-07) with a Delta E of 5.8, but at that distance the difference will be visible. Silver Drop is warmer and slightly darker. Crushed Ice is lighter and cooler. If getting this exact color is critical, you may want to explore custom color matching at a Behr store.
Behr Matches for Crushed Ice
Silver Drop is warmer and slightly darker. Crushed Ice is lighter and cooler.
| Crushed Ice | Silver Drop | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 72 | 61 |
| Hex | #DADADB | #CFCBC3 |
| Undertone | Cool Purple-Gray | Warm Gray-Beige |
| Family | Gray | Gray |
Undertone Comparison
Crushed Ice has cool purple-gray undertones. A very light gray with cool purple undertones. Almost reads as a tinted white. Airy and modern.
Silver Drop has warm gray-beige undertones. A versatile light gray with warm beige undertones. Neither too warm nor too cool, it sits in comfortable neutral territory.
The undertone difference is worth paying attention to. While they are close in overall appearance, the different undertones mean they may diverge in certain lighting. Crushed Ice's cool purple-gray quality may read differently than Silver Drop's warm gray-beige character, especially in rooms with strong directional light or colored accents that could pull out one undertone more than the other. Test a sample in your specific room before committing.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Crushed Ice in Your Room
In bright rooms, it looks almost white with just a whisper of gray. In dim rooms, the gray is more apparent. The purple shows most in north-facing rooms.
Silver Drop in Your Room
Reads as a light warm gray in most conditions. In very warm light, the beige undertone becomes more visible. A safe, crowd-pleasing choice.
LRV and Brightness
Crushed Ice has an LRV of 72, while Silver Drop has an LRV of 61. That means Crushed Ice reflects noticeably more light. In the same room, Crushed Ice will make the space feel brighter and more open than Silver Drop. If you are switching to the Behr option, expect the room to feel slightly more intimate and cozy.
Best Rooms for Crushed Ice
Sherwin Williams recommends Crushed Ice for: bathroom, bedroom, hallway, whole house, laundry room. With an LRV of 72, this is a light color that is in the medium-light range, reflecting enough light to keep rooms feeling open while adding more color and depth than a white or off-white. It works well in living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways where you want warmth and character without darkness.
Silver Drop is recommended for: whole house, living room, bedroom, hallway, bathroom. The recommended applications differ slightly between brands, but the color's properties should work in the same rooms regardless of which brand you choose. Trust the LRV and undertone data more than the specific room suggestions, and always test in your actual space.
Crushed Ice in Other Brands
Looking for Crushed Ice equivalents in other brands besides Behr? We have matches across all major paint brands.
Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Behr match for Crushed Ice (SW 7647) is Silver Drop (PPU18-07) with a Delta E of 5.8, which rates as a "approximate" match. Silver Drop is warmer and slightly darker. Crushed Ice is lighter and cooler. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Crushed Ice is a Sherwin Williams color with cool purple-gray undertones and an LRV of 72. Silver Drop is a Behr color with warm gray-beige undertones and an LRV of 61. With a Delta E of 5.8, you will likely notice a difference, especially in bright or direct lighting. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 5.8, the difference is enough that they should not be used on adjacent walls in the same room. You can use them in separate rooms of the same house, but be aware that walking from one room to the other may reveal the difference, especially if the rooms have similar lighting. For the most consistent look, pick one brand for all connected living spaces and reserve the other brand for visually separate rooms like bathrooms or bedrooms behind closed doors.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Behr equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Behr. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Behr work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.