Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Prelude 740E-3
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Languid Blue (SW 6226), at ΔE 1.64 — near-exact.
Languid Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.64 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 Languid Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.64near-exact
- LRV
- 45.63Behr is 47
- Hex
- #A4B7BD#AAB9BD in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Languid Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Stardew SW 9138ΔE 2.10 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.9 points lower.
- Rain SW 6219ΔE 2.67 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
- Dockside Blue SW 7601ΔE 2.96 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.9 points lower.