Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Southern Evening 550D-7
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Georgian Bay (SW 6509), at ΔE 2.16 — very close.
Georgian Bay is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.16 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 Georgian Bay really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.16very close
- LRV
- 11.19Behr is 12
- Hex
- #22657F#34657D in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Georgian Bay is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Santorini Blue SW 7607ΔE 3.16 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
- Adriatic Sea SW 6790ΔE 4.06 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.
- Endless Sea SW 9150ΔE 4.66 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Southern Evening 550D-7 matched across all 13 brands →