Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Soul Search T18-14
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Down Pour (SW 6516), at ΔE 1.81 — near-exact.
Down Pour is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.81 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)
- 1.81near-exact
- LRV
- 14.95Behr is 15
- Hex
- #43718B#377290 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
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 3.10 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
- Turkish Tile SW 7610ΔE 3.54 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
- Danube SW 6803ΔE 3.71 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.