Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Skinny Jeans S510-5
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Searching Blue (SW 6536), at ΔE 4.32 — close.
Searching Blue is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 4.32 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Searching Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.32close
- LRV
- 20.61Behr is 19
- Hex
- #6C7F9A#667B8E in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Searching Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Distance SW 6243ΔE 4.77 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.8 points lower.
- Labradorite SW 7619ΔE 5.61 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Inky Blue SW 9149ΔE 6.02 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.6 points lower.