Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Surfer 510D-5
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Mariner (SW 6766), at ΔE 2.82 — very close.
Mariner is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.82 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 Mariner really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.82very close
- LRV
- 45.74Behr is 41
- Hex
- #6EC2C4#70B8BA in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.7 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Mariner is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Reflecting Pool SW 6486ΔE 3.15 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
- Rapture Blue SW 6773ΔE 4.48 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.8 points higher.
- Cooled Blue SW 6759ΔE 5.21 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.