Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Sea Of Tranquility P470-3
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Cloudless (SW 6786), at ΔE 3.19 — very close.
Cloudless is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.19 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 Cloudless really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.19very close
- LRV
- 56.15Behr is 55
- Hex
- #8FD0DD#81D1DA in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Cloudless is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Bora Bora Shore SW 9045ΔE 3.84 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
- Rapture Blue SW 6773ΔE 4.17 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.2 points lower.
- Gentle Aquamarine SW 9046ΔE 4.39 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Sea Of Tranquility P470-3 matched across all 13 brands →