Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Relaxed Blue BIC-22
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Secret Cove (SW 9058), at ΔE 2.55 — very close.
Secret Cove is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.55 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 Secret Cove really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.55very close
- LRV
- 25.44Behr is 23
- Hex
- #68909D#698A97 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Secret Cove is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Leisure Blue SW 6515ΔE 2.79 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
- Smoky Azurite SW 9148ΔE 3.00 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
- Georgian Revival Blue SW 7609ΔE 3.50 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.