Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr River Rapids S450-6A
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Silken Peacock (SW 9059), at ΔE 3.49 — very close.
Silken Peacock is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.49 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 Silken Peacock really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.49very close
- LRV
- 15.44Behr is 15
- Hex
- #427584#4D7179 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Silken Peacock is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Riverway SW 6222ΔE 4.50 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
- St. Bart's SW 7614ΔE 4.73 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points higher.
- Mediterranean SW 7617ΔE 4.75 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr River Rapids S450-6A matched across all 13 brands →