Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Skipper 570F-5
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Bracing Blue (SW 6242), at ΔE 1.50 — near-exact.
Bracing Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.50 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 Bracing Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.50near-exact
- LRV
- 24.61Behr is 23
- Hex
- #768B9A#748796 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Bracing Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Smoky Azurite SW 9148ΔE 3.38 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
- Storm Cloud SW 6249ΔE 3.54 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted.
- Stone Cold VS 418ΔE 3.54 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted.