Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Polished Aqua T17-08
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Aquaverde (SW 9051), at ΔE 1.17 — near-exact.
Aquaverde is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.17 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 Aquaverde really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.17near-exact
- LRV
- 48.93Behr is 51
- Hex
- #A3C0BD#A6C3BE in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Aquaverde is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Festoon Aqua SW 0019ΔE 2.29 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.4 points lower.
- Hazel SW 6471ΔE 2.44 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
- Watery SW 6478ΔE 3.23 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 6.2 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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