Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Swan Sea 500F-4
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Aquaverde (SW 9051), at ΔE 0.91 — indistinguishable.
Aquaverde is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.91 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 Aquaverde really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.91indistinguishable
- LRV
- 48.93Behr is 50
- Hex
- #A3C0BD#A6C1BF in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Aquaverde is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Festoon Aqua SW 0019ΔE 1.70 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 3.4 points lower.
- Watery SW 6478ΔE 3.11 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 7.2 points higher.
- Rain SW 6219ΔE 3.29 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.