Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Shaved Ice N490-3
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Jubilee (SW 6248), at ΔE 1.41 — near-exact.
Jubilee is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.41 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 Jubilee really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.41near-exact
- LRV
- 45.42Behr is 45
- Hex
- #ADB5B9#A9B4BA in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Jubilee is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Lakeside SW 9683ΔE 1.52 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
- Stardew SW 9138ΔE 1.89 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
- Morning Fog SW 6255ΔE 2.66 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.4 points lower.