Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Snowdrop 530A-1
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Bravo Blue (SW 6784), at ΔE 1.52 — near-exact.
Bravo Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.52 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 Bravo Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.52near-exact
- LRV
- 77.01Behr is 79
- Hex
- #D3E7E9#D5EAEF in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Bravo Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Iceberg SW 6798ΔE 2.58 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.3 points lower.
- Blue Horizon SW 6497ΔE 3.11 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Aviary Blue SW 6778ΔE 3.19 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.3 points lower.