Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Prime Purple T15-13
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Forget-Me-Not (SW 6824), at ΔE 3.46 — very close.
Forget-Me-Not is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.46 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 Forget-Me-Not really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.46very close
- LRV
- 15.83Behr is 14
- Hex
- #716998#656293 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Forget-Me-Not is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- African Violet SW 6982ΔE 6.19 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.
- Clematis SW 6831ΔE 6.98 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
- Gentian SW 6817ΔE 7.03 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points higher.