Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Shallow Sea 520D-4
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Rapture Blue (SW 6773), at ΔE 1.43 — near-exact.
Rapture Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.43 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 Rapture Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.43near-exact
- LRV
- 46.82Behr is 49
- Hex
- #7DC1CB#85C5CD in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Rapture Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- After the Rain SW 9047ΔE 2.80 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Gentle Aquamarine SW 9046ΔE 2.91 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
- Cloudless SW 6786ΔE 3.46 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.2 points higher.