Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Second Pour M560-5
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Brave Purple (SW 6823), at ΔE 5.99 — noticeably different.
Sherwin-Williams does not make this colour. Brave Purple is the closest option at ΔE 5.99, which is a visibly different colour. If the match matters, have Sherwin-Williams custom-tint to the Behr formula instead of substituting.
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 Brave Purple really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 5.99noticeably different
- LRV
- 28.93Behr is 22
- Hex
- #968DB8#887CA4 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.9 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Brave Purple is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Mythical SW 6550ΔE 6.39 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
- Veri Berri SW 9069ΔE 6.57 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
- Kismet SW 6830ΔE 6.70 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.2 points higher.