Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Timeless Lilac 630C-3
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Hyacinth Tint (SW 6968), at ΔE 3.11 — very close.
Hyacinth Tint is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.11 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 Hyacinth Tint really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.11very close
- LRV
- 59.65Behr is 60
- Hex
- #C2CBE0#C8CADE in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Hyacinth Tint is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Potentially Purple SW 6821ΔE 3.59 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.
- Agapanthus SW 9066ΔE 3.81 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.4 points lower.
- Breathtaking SW 6814ΔE 4.51 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Timeless Lilac 630C-3 matched across all 13 brands →