Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Teal Bayou 530D-6
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Lakeshore (SW 6494), at ΔE 1.90 — near-exact.
Lakeshore is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.90 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 Lakeshore really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.90near-exact
- LRV
- 26.77Behr is 25
- Hex
- #5B96A2#4F93A2 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Lakeshore is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Manitou Blue SW 6501ΔE 2.37 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.
- Georgian Revival Blue SW 7609ΔE 4.10 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
- Mountain Stream SW 7612ΔE 4.38 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.