Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Streetwise N440-1
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Topsail (SW 6217), at ΔE 1.06 — near-exact.
Topsail is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.06 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 Topsail really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.06near-exact
- LRV
- 74.9Behr is 74
- Hex
- #DAE2E0#D8E2DF in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Topsail is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Mountain Air SW 6224ΔE 1.48 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
- Rainsong SW 9681ΔE 1.52 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.8 points higher.
- Mantra SW 9631ΔE 1.72 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.