Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Behr Traditional Blue MQ5-57

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.

Traditional BlueBehr · MQ5-57
Jay BlueSherwin-Williams · SW 6797

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

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