Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Sonata Blue BNC-08
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Daphne (SW 9151), at ΔE 1.02 — near-exact.
Daphne is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.02 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 Daphne really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.02near-exact
- LRV
- 31.97Behr is 33
- Hex
- #899CAA#8A9EAE in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Daphne is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Favorite Jeans SW 9147ΔE 2.63 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
- Baby Blue Eyes SW 9070ΔE 3.29 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
- Notable Hue SW 6521ΔE 3.34 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.7 points higher.