Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Thermal Spring 490D-6
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Thermal Spring (SW 6761), at ΔE 4.62 — close.
Thermal Spring is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 4.62 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 Thermal Spring really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.62close
- LRV
- 21.14Behr is 25
- Hex
- #3B8C80#589489 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.9 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Thermal Spring is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Surf Green SW 6473ΔE 4.96 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.6 points lower.
- Grandview SW 6466ΔE 5.30 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Lagoon SW 6480ΔE 5.60 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.7 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Thermal Spring 490D-6 matched across all 13 brands →