Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Quiet Teal BXC-85
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Fresh Eucalyptus (SW 9658), at ΔE 1.13 — near-exact.
Fresh Eucalyptus is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.13 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 Fresh Eucalyptus really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.13near-exact
- LRV
- 48.25Behr is 47
- Hex
- #ADBCB4#A9BAB1 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Fresh Eucalyptus is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Quietude SW 6212ΔE 1.21 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
- Hazel SW 6471ΔE 3.07 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Forever Green SW 9653ΔE 3.34 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.