Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Sailboat S-H-590
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Indigo (SW 6531), at ΔE 2.40 — very close.
Indigo is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.40 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 Indigo really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.40very close
- LRV
- 6.48Behr is 7
- Hex
- #284A70#314A72 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Indigo is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Dignified SW 6538ΔE 3.14 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Commodore SW 6524ΔE 3.21 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Morning Glory SW 6971ΔE 3.54 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.