Ellie Gray → Behr
The closest Behr matches for Sherwin Williams Ellie Gray (SW 7650), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Behr Equivalent for Ellie Gray
If you love Sherwin Williams Ellie Gray 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.
Ellie Gray (SW 7650) is a medium gray with warm purple-gray undertones. A light gray with subtle warm purple undertones. Very similar to Repose Gray but marginally lighter. To find a good Behr match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 56) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Ellie Gray 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.
The results are decent but not perfect. The closest Behr option is Silver Drop (PPU18-07) with a Delta E of 4, which is a "good match" level match. Silver Drop is slightly warmer and more beige. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Behr Matches for Ellie Gray
Silver Drop is slightly warmer and more beige.
| Ellie Gray | Silver Drop | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 56 | 61 |
| Hex | #CBC7C1 | #CFCBC3 |
| Undertone | Warm Purple-Gray | Warm Gray-Beige |
| Family | Gray | Gray |
Undertone Comparison
Ellie Gray has warm purple-gray undertones. A light gray with subtle warm purple undertones. Very similar to Repose Gray but marginally lighter.
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. Ellie Gray's warm 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
Ellie Gray in Your Room
The purple is subtle. Reads as a warm, balanced light gray in most conditions.
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
Ellie Gray has an LRV of 56, while Silver Drop has an LRV of 61. These two colors reflect a very similar amount of light, so you should not notice a significant difference in room brightness when switching between them. The room will feel approximately the same in terms of light and space, which makes this a smoother transition.
Best Rooms for Ellie Gray
Sherwin Williams recommends Ellie Gray for: living room, bedroom, hallway, bathroom, office. With an LRV of 56, this is a medium 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.
Ellie Gray in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Behr match for Ellie Gray (SW 7650) is Silver Drop (PPU18-07) with a Delta E of 4, which rates as a "good match" match. Silver Drop is slightly warmer and more beige. 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. Ellie Gray is a Sherwin Williams color with warm purple-gray undertones and an LRV of 56. Silver Drop is a Behr color with warm gray-beige undertones and an LRV of 61. With a Delta E of 4, the difference is subtle and mainly visible in direct side-by-side comparison. 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 4, 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.