Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Sycamore Grove S420-5
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Juniper (SW 9679), at ΔE 1.62 — near-exact.
Juniper is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.62 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 Juniper really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.62near-exact
- LRV
- 20.36Behr is 22
- Hex
- #658375#6A8779 in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Juniper is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Gallery Green SW 0015ΔE 3.22 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
- Surf Green SW 6473ΔE 3.35 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
- Rookwood Blue Green SW 2811ΔE 4.05 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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