Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Southern Blue S-G-590
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Frank Blue (SW 6967), at ΔE 2.88 — very close.
Frank Blue is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.88 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 Frank Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.88very close
- LRV
- 8.19Behr is 9
- Hex
- #225288#365787 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Frank Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Indigo SW 6531ΔE 5.10 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
- Morning Glory SW 6971ΔE 5.15 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Blueblood SW 6966ΔE 5.29 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Southern Blue S-G-590 matched across all 13 brands →