Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Sojourn Blue M500-5
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Down Pour (SW 6516), at ΔE 1.10 — near-exact.
Down Pour is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.10 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 Down Pour really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.10near-exact
- LRV
- 14.95Behr is 14
- Hex
- #43718B#416F8B in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Down Pour is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Santorini Blue SW 7607ΔE 2.44 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Inky Blue SW 9149ΔE 2.84 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
- Denim SW 6523ΔE 4.30 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.