Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Sonata 530E-3
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Billowy Breeze (SW 9055), at ΔE 1.59 — near-exact.
Billowy Breeze is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.59 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 Billowy Breeze really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.59near-exact
- LRV
- 54.51Behr is 58
- Hex
- #AFC7CD#B6CDD3 in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 3.5 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Billowy Breeze is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Take Five SW 6513ΔE 2.24 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
- Sleepy Hollow SW 9145ΔE 2.42 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
- Stream SW 6499ΔE 2.43 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.