Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Rain Washed 500E-3
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Tidewater (SW 6477), at ΔE 1.31 — near-exact.
Tidewater is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.31 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 Tidewater really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.31near-exact
- LRV
- 65Behr is 63
- Hex
- #C3D7D3#BED4D2 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Tidewater is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Watery SW 6478ΔE 2.26 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 5.8 points lower.
- Meander Blue SW 6484ΔE 2.61 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.4 points higher.
- Open Air SW 6491ΔE 2.91 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.1 points higher.