Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Tidewater M450-2
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Tame Teal (SW 6757), at ΔE 1.25 — near-exact.
Tame Teal is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.25 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 Tame Teal really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.25near-exact
- LRV
- 73.3Behr is 71
- Hex
- #C1E6DF#C2E3DD in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Tame Teal is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Waterfall SW 6750ΔE 1.41 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Meander Blue SW 6484ΔE 2.42 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.6 points lower.
- Swimming SW 6764ΔE 2.63 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.