Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Spring Storm S450-3
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Stream (SW 6499), at ΔE 1.71 — near-exact.
Stream is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.71 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 Stream really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.71near-exact
- LRV
- 56.71Behr is 53
- Hex
- #ADCCD3#A9C6CB in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.7 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Stream is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Billowy Breeze SW 9055ΔE 1.88 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.
- Agua Fría SW 9053ΔE 2.40 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Rest Assured SW 9061ΔE 3.15 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.4 points lower.