Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Quiet Moment ICC-66
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Interesting Aqua (SW 6220), at ΔE 1.68 — near-exact.
Interesting Aqua is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.68 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 Interesting Aqua really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.68near-exact
- LRV
- 40.89Behr is 40
- Hex
- #9BAFB2#96AEB0 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Interesting Aqua is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Aqua-Sphere SW 7613ΔE 1.79 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
- Dutch Tile Blue SW 0031ΔE 2.39 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
- Meditative SW 6227ΔE 2.93 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.