Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Riviera Blue 540B-5
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Flyway (SW 6794), at ΔE 1.67 — near-exact.
Flyway is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.67 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 Flyway really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.67near-exact
- LRV
- 39.28Behr is 41
- Hex
- #5DB3D4#65B4D8 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Flyway is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Regale Blue SW 6801ΔE 3.10 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
- Undercool SW 6957ΔE 4.65 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.1 points higher.
- Resolute Blue SW 6507ΔE 5.75 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.