Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr South Pacific MQ5-60
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Blustery Sky (SW 9140), at ΔE 2.90 — very close.
Blustery Sky is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.90 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 Blustery Sky really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.90very close
- LRV
- 21.71Behr is 22
- Hex
- #6F848C#698694 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Blustery Sky is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Smoky Azurite SW 9148ΔE 2.96 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points higher.
- Leisure Blue SW 6515ΔE 3.35 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points higher.
- Bracing Blue SW 6242ΔE 3.74 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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