Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Spa Retreat PPL-72
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Iceberg (SW 6798), at ΔE 1.04 — near-exact.
Iceberg is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.04 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 Iceberg really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.04near-exact
- LRV
- 75.68Behr is 75
- Hex
- #D6E4E7#D4E4E6 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Iceberg is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Bravo Blue SW 6784ΔE 1.49 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Blue Horizon SW 6497ΔE 1.59 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points higher.
- Sky High SW 6504ΔE 2.05 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.3 points higher.