Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Tranquil Sea PPL-73
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Little Boy Blu (SW 9054), at ΔE 1.81 — near-exact.
Little Boy Blu is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.81 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 Little Boy Blu really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.81near-exact
- LRV
- 66.6Behr is 63
- Hex
- #C7D8DB#C6D3D6 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.6 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Little Boy Blu is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tradewind SW 6218ΔE 1.86 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
- Hinting Blue SW 6519ΔE 1.89 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.7 points higher.
- Lullaby SW 9136ΔE 1.95 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.