Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Tropical Holiday 530B-6
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Major Blue (SW 6795), at ΔE 2.04 — very close.
Major Blue is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.04 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 Major Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.04very close
- LRV
- 28.91Behr is 29
- Hex
- #289EC4#00A0C3 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Major Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Capri SW 6788ΔE 3.71 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
- Jamaica Bay SW 6781ΔE 4.98 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
- Jacaranda SW 6802ΔE 5.80 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Tropical Holiday 530B-6 matched across all 13 brands →