Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Sparkling Brook M420-1
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Embellished Blue (SW 6749), at ΔE 1.25 — near-exact.
Embellished Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.25 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 Embellished Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.25near-exact
- LRV
- 79.04Behr is 82
- Hex
- #D7EBE2#DCEEE3 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Embellished Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Green Trance SW 6462ΔE 2.79 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 6.6 points lower.
- Mint Condition SW 6743ΔE 3.46 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.0 points lower.
- Fleeting Green SW 6455ΔE 3.75 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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