Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Romanesque 620D-5
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Soulful Blue (SW 6543), at ΔE 4.92 — close.
Soulful Blue is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 4.92 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 Soulful Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.92close
- LRV
- 20.3Behr is 23
- Hex
- #757C91#7983A4 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Soulful Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Searching Blue SW 6536ΔE 5.22 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.
- Dusty Heather SW 9073ΔE 6.63 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.8 points higher.
- Gentian SW 6817ΔE 7.61 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.5 points lower.