Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Southern Breeze 450E-3
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Quietude (SW 6212), at ΔE 2.54 — very close.
Quietude is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.54 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 Quietude really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.54very close
- LRV
- 47.61Behr is 48
- Hex
- #ADBBB2#AFBDAE in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Quietude is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Forever Green SW 9653ΔE 2.81 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Fresh Eucalyptus SW 9658ΔE 2.96 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Hazel Gaze SW 9652ΔE 3.00 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Southern Breeze 450E-3 matched across all 13 brands →