Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Soft Denim ICC-46
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Sleepy Blue (SW 6225), at ΔE 1.56 — near-exact.
Sleepy Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.56 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 Sleepy Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.56near-exact
- LRV
- 57.75Behr is 55
- Hex
- #BCCBCE#B9C6CA in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Sleepy Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Niebla Azul SW 9137ΔE 1.77 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
- Silver Lake SW 9633ΔE 1.77 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
- Sleepy Hollow SW 9145ΔE 2.24 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.