Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Ridge View 610F-5
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Modern Lavender (SW 9688), at ΔE 2.72 — very close.
Modern Lavender is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.72 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 Modern Lavender really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.72very close
- LRV
- 40.47Behr is 40
- Hex
- #A8AAB3#A3AAB8 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Modern Lavender is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Solitude SW 6535ΔE 3.03 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
- Vesper Violet SW 6542ΔE 3.42 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.8 points lower.
- Aleutian SW 6241ΔE 4.39 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.