Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Siberian Ice MQ3-57
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Hinting Blue (SW 6519), at ΔE 0.77 — indistinguishable.
Hinting Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.77 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 Hinting Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.77indistinguishable
- LRV
- 67.74Behr is 68
- Hex
- #CED9DD#CFD9DE in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Hinting Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Mild Blue SW 6533ΔE 1.05 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
- Silent Ripple SW 9682ΔE 1.88 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 5.7 points higher.
- Icelandic SW 6526ΔE 1.90 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.