Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Script White N540-1
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Blue Iris (SW 9687), at ΔE 0.23 — indistinguishable.
Blue Iris is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.23 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 Blue Iris really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.23indistinguishable
- LRV
- 72.97Behr is 72
- Hex
- #DCDEE0#DBDDDF in Behr
Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Blue Iris is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Opalescent SW 9686ΔE 1.12 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points higher.
- Icicle SW 6238ΔE 1.29 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
- Starry Night SW 6540ΔE 1.75 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.9 points lower.