Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Purple Statice 650F-5
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Mythical (SW 6550), at ΔE 1.29 — near-exact.
Mythical is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.29 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 Mythical really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.29near-exact
- LRV
- 19.66Behr is 19
- Hex
- #7E778E#80768E in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Mythical is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Wood Violet SW 6557ΔE 4.38 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.
- Veri Berri SW 9069ΔE 7.31 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
- Gentle Grape SW 9074ΔE 7.68 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 7.4 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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