Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Rain Drop 580E-1
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Rhythmic Blue (SW 6806), at ΔE 1.73 — near-exact.
Rhythmic Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.73 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 Rhythmic Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.73near-exact
- LRV
- 68.92Behr is 73
- Hex
- #CCDBE5#D4E0E8 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.1 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Rhythmic Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Silent Ripple SW 9682ΔE 1.86 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
- Icelandic SW 6526ΔE 1.93 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 5.5 points lower.
- Hinting Blue SW 6519ΔE 2.46 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.3 points lower.