Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Placid Sea P470-5
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Calypso (SW 6950), at ΔE 1.36 — near-exact.
Calypso is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.36 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 Calypso really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.36near-exact
- LRV
- 34.39Behr is 34
- Hex
- #01B0BB#1CADBA in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Calypso is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Aquarium SW 6767ΔE 3.04 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.
- Freshwater SW 6774ΔE 3.67 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Jamaica Bay SW 6781ΔE 4.24 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.7 points lower.