Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Sea Wind S480-2
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Vast Sky (SW 6506), at ΔE 1.22 — near-exact.
Vast Sky is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.22 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 Vast Sky really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.22near-exact
- LRV
- 54.92Behr is 56
- Hex
- #A9C9D7#ACCAD5 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Vast Sky is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Stream SW 6499ΔE 2.01 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
- Billowy Breeze SW 9055ΔE 2.36 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.
- Take Five SW 6513ΔE 2.40 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.