Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Shasta Lake M490-7
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Endless Sea (SW 9150), at ΔE 1.58 — near-exact.
Endless Sea is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.58 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 Endless Sea really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.58near-exact
- LRV
- 8.69Behr is 10
- Hex
- #32586E#355C74 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Endless Sea is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Regatta SW 6517ΔE 2.90 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
- Marea Baja SW 9185ΔE 4.61 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
- Adriatic Sea SW 6790ΔE 4.76 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.