Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Poseidon S480-6
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Santorini Blue (SW 7607), at ΔE 2.29 — very close.
Santorini Blue is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.29 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Santorini Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.29very close
- LRV
- 13.76Behr is 14
- Hex
- #416D83#466C7C in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Behr and Sherwin-Williams publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Santorini Blue reads slightly lighter than Poseidon in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Santorini Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Inky Blue SW 9149ΔE 3.61 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
- Turkish Tile SW 7610ΔE 4.03 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
- Bunglehouse Blue SW 0048ΔE 4.08 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.