Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Prairie Sky S510-1
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Moonmist (SW 9144), at ΔE 1.00 — near-exact.
Moonmist is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.00 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 Moonmist really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.00near-exact
- LRV
- 67.67Behr is 66
- Hex
- #C9D9E0#C6D7E0 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Moonmist is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Rhythmic Blue SW 6806ΔE 1.48 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points higher.
- Icelandic SW 6526ΔE 1.61 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.
- Balmy SW 6512ΔE 1.86 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.