Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Thunder Bay ECC-35-3
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Rain Cloud (SW 9639), at ΔE 1.39 — near-exact.
Rain Cloud is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.39 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 Rain Cloud really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.39near-exact
- LRV
- 11.44Behr is 11
- Hex
- #536168#536069 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Rain Cloud is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Outerspace SW 6251ΔE 1.76 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
- Grays Harbor SW 6236ΔE 2.42 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- Gray Jacket VS 434ΔE 2.42 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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