Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Seashore Dreams P500-2
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Something Blue (SW 6800), at ΔE 1.80 — near-exact.
Something Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.80 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 Something Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.80near-exact
- LRV
- 62.99Behr is 67
- Hex
- #B0D6E6#B5DCEF in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Something Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Bluebell SW 6793ΔE 3.71 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.1 points lower.
- Soar SW 6799ΔE 4.07 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points higher.
- Minor Blue SW 6792ΔE 4.33 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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