Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Sea Rover 540C-3
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Bluebell (SW 6793), at ΔE 1.25 — near-exact.
Bluebell is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.25 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 Bluebell really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.25near-exact
- LRV
- 60.94Behr is 59
- Hex
- #A2D5E7#A3D1E2 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Bluebell is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Something Blue SW 6800ΔE 2.37 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Liquid Blue SW 6779ΔE 2.97 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
- Porch Ceiling SW 9063ΔE 3.00 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.6 points lower.