Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Soft Mint HDC-MD-19
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Embellished Blue (SW 6749), at ΔE 2.21 — very close.
Embellished Blue is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.21 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 Embellished Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.21very close
- LRV
- 79.04Behr is 79
- Hex
- #D7EBE2#D1ECE3 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Embellished Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Waterfall SW 6750ΔE 3.26 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.1 points lower.
- Tame Teal SW 6757ΔE 3.31 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.7 points lower.
- Breaktime SW 6463ΔE 4.50 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 13.1 points lower.