Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Sweet Lavender BIC-08
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Breathtaking (SW 6814), at ΔE 2.32 — very close.
Breathtaking is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.32 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 Breathtaking really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.32very close
- LRV
- 63.19Behr is 60
- Hex
- #C7D1E2#C7CCDB in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Breathtaking is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Hyacinth Tint SW 6968ΔE 2.46 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
- Daydream SW 6541ΔE 3.44 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.8 points lower.
- Agapanthus SW 9066ΔE 4.18 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.4 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Sweet Lavender BIC-08 matched across all 13 brands →