Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Silent Tide PMD-55
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Whirlpool (SW 9135), at ΔE 1.42 — near-exact.
Whirlpool is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.42 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 Whirlpool really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.42near-exact
- LRV
- 28.84Behr is 27
- Hex
- #80969D#7C929A in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Whirlpool is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Poolhouse SW 7603ΔE 2.04 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
- Morning at Sea SW 9634ΔE 2.55 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
- Tranquil Aqua SW 7611ΔE 3.77 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points higher.