Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Sunstone M430-4
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Spearmint (SW 6465), at ΔE 1.98 — near-exact.
Spearmint is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.98 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 Spearmint really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.98near-exact
- LRV
- 42.16Behr is 46
- Hex
- #94B5A6#99BCAE in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.8 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Spearmint is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Vintage Vessel SW 9050ΔE 2.92 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 5.3 points lower.
- Kind Green SW 6457ΔE 3.86 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.5 points higher.
- Hazel SW 6471ΔE 3.86 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.