Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Stained Glass 610B-6
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Gentian (SW 6817), at ΔE 1.39 — near-exact.
Gentian is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.39 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 Gentian really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.39near-exact
- LRV
- 17.55Behr is 16
- Hex
- #6572A5#616FA0 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Gentian is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Lupine SW 6810ΔE 6.33 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Forget-Me-Not SW 6824ΔE 6.79 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift.
- Luxe Blue SW 6537ΔE 7.22 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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