Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Tinted Ice M500-1
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Soar (SW 6799), at ΔE 2.27 — very close.
Soar is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.27 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 Soar really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.27very close
- LRV
- 70.31Behr is 66
- Hex
- #C3DFE8#BED8E4 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.3 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Soar is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Atmospheric SW 6505ΔE 2.60 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
- Balmy SW 6512ΔE 2.81 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Something Blue SW 6800ΔE 3.22 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.