Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Thundercloud S520-5
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Sporty Blue (SW 6522), at ΔE 2.88 — very close.
Sporty Blue is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.88 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 Sporty Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.88very close
- LRV
- 23.92Behr is 23
- Hex
- #6A8AA4#70869D in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Sporty Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Scanda SW 6529ΔE 3.37 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
- Searching Blue SW 6536ΔE 3.39 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.
- Bracing Blue SW 6242ΔE 3.87 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.