Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr River Rock 730E-3
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Tradewind (SW 6218), at ΔE 1.64 — near-exact.
Tradewind is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.64 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 Tradewind really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.64near-exact
- LRV
- 60.69Behr is 58
- Hex
- #C2CFCF#C1CBC9 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Tradewind is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Lullaby SW 9136ΔE 2.58 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.7 points higher.
- Niebla Azul SW 9137ΔE 2.74 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.1 points lower.
- Silver Lake SW 9633ΔE 2.74 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.2 points lower.