Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Traditional Blue MQ5-57
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Jay Blue (SW 6797), at ΔE 2.71 — very close.
Jay Blue is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.71 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 Jay Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.71very close
- LRV
- 9.19Behr is 11
- Hex
- #015D87#1F648D in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Jay Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Hyper Blue SW 6965ΔE 3.25 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Adriatic Sea SW 6790ΔE 4.17 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
- Blue Chip SW 6959ΔE 4.54 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Traditional Blue MQ5-57 matched across all 13 brands →