Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Sky's The Limit M530-2
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Wondrous Blue (SW 6807), at ΔE 1.42 — near-exact.
Wondrous Blue 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 Wondrous Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.42near-exact
- LRV
- 59.2Behr is 60
- Hex
- #B8CDDD#BBCEE0 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Wondrous Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Blissful Blue SW 6527ΔE 2.36 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.1 points lower.
- Icy SW 6534ΔE 3.40 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.8 points lower.
- Honest Blue SW 6520ΔE 3.62 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.1 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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