Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Refreshing Pool 500A-2
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Spa (SW 6765), at ΔE 2.85 — very close.
Spa is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.85 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Spa really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.85very close
- LRV
- 64.48Behr is 73
- Hex
- #A7DCDC#B7E6E6 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 8.5 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Spa is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Swimming SW 6764ΔE 2.88 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
- Quench Blue SW 6785ΔE 3.45 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.4 points lower.
- Tame Teal SW 6757ΔE 3.47 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Refreshing Pool 500A-2 matched across all 13 brands →