Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Provence ICC-74
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Sporty Blue (SW 6522), at ΔE 3.43 — very close.
Sporty Blue is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.43 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 Sporty Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.43very close
- LRV
- 23.92Behr is 21
- Hex
- #6A8AA4#678198 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.9 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Sporty Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Searching Blue SW 6536ΔE 3.67 · close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
- Scanda SW 6529ΔE 4.34 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.6 points higher.
- Bracing Blue SW 6242ΔE 4.92 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.6 points higher.