Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Shipyard S500-6
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Inky Blue (SW 9149), at ΔE 1.67 — near-exact.
Inky Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.67 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 Inky Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.67near-exact
- LRV
- 15.4Behr is 15
- Hex
- #4E7287#4F6F85 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Inky Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Down Pour SW 6516ΔE 2.71 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Denim SW 6523ΔE 2.80 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
- Santorini Blue SW 7607ΔE 3.19 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.