Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Sunken Pool S440-1
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Tidewater (SW 6477), at ΔE 1.47 — near-exact.
Tidewater is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.47 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 Tidewater really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.47near-exact
- LRV
- 65Behr is 69
- Hex
- #C3D7D3#C8DDDA in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Tidewater is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Open Air SW 6491ΔE 1.97 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- Meander Blue SW 6484ΔE 2.63 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.6 points lower.
- Byte Blue SW 6498ΔE 3.27 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.