Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Thermal Aqua HDC-SM14-6
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Refresh (SW 6751), at ΔE 2.17 — very close.
Refresh is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.17 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 Refresh really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.17very close
- LRV
- 58.71Behr is 55
- Hex
- #A1D4C8#9CCEBE in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.7 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Refresh is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Aqueduct SW 6758ΔE 2.93 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.3 points higher.
- Aquastone SW 9043ΔE 3.28 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.8 points lower.
- Little Blue Box SW 9044ΔE 3.65 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.2 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Thermal Aqua HDC-SM14-6 matched across all 13 brands →