Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Seven Seas 560D-6
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Santorini Blue (SW 7607), at ΔE 0.00 — indistinguishable.
Santorini Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.00 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 Santorini Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.00indistinguishable
- LRV
- 13.76Behr is 14
- Hex
- #416D83#416D83 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Santorini Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Down Pour SW 6516ΔE 2.12 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
- Inky Blue SW 9149ΔE 2.76 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
- Turkish Tile SW 7610ΔE 3.52 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.