Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Sailor's Knot M510-3
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Celestial (SW 6808), at ΔE 2.47 — very close.
Celestial is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.47 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 Celestial really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.47very close
- LRV
- 43.52Behr is 42
- Hex
- #97B3D0#90B1CB in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Celestial is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cosmos SW 6528ΔE 2.62 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.1 points lower.
- Notable Hue SW 6521ΔE 3.44 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.3 points lower.
- Respite SW 6514ΔE 4.19 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Sailor's Knot M510-3 matched across all 13 brands →