Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Superior Blue S490-7
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Endless Sea (SW 9150), at ΔE 2.19 — very close.
Endless Sea is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.19 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Endless Sea really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.19very close
- LRV
- 8.69Behr is 10
- Hex
- #32586E#3A5E73 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Endless Sea is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Bunglehouse Blue SW 0048ΔE 3.68 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
- Regatta SW 6517ΔE 3.89 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
- Marea Baja SW 9185ΔE 4.47 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Superior Blue S490-7 matched across all 13 brands →