Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Sapphireberry 550C-2
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Soar (SW 6799), at ΔE 1.35 — near-exact.
Soar is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.35 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 Soar really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.35near-exact
- LRV
- 70.31Behr is 75
- Hex
- #C3DFE8#C9E5EE in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 4.7 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Soar is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Aviary Blue SW 6778ΔE 2.05 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.
- Atmospheric SW 6505ΔE 2.77 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.1 points lower.
- Byte Blue SW 6498ΔE 2.94 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.6 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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