Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Realm S-H-500
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Really Teal (SW 6489), at ΔE 1.91 — near-exact.
Really Teal is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.91 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 Really Teal really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.91near-exact
- LRV
- 9.69Behr is 9
- Hex
- #016367#0E5E60 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Really Teal is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Green Bay SW 6481ΔE 4.75 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
- Cape Verde SW 6482ΔE 5.00 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
- Blue Peacock SW 0064ΔE 5.58 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.