Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Rapture Blue 520C-3
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Liquid Blue (SW 6779), at ΔE 1.44 — near-exact.
Liquid Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.44 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 Liquid Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.44near-exact
- LRV
- 60.22Behr is 62
- Hex
- #A6D4DE#A7D6DD in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Liquid Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cay SW 6772ΔE 1.65 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.8 points lower.
- Quench Blue SW 6785ΔE 2.57 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 6.6 points higher.
- Jetstream SW 6492ΔE 3.02 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.