Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Tropical Skies S-H-530
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Oceanside (SW 6496), at ΔE 3.64 — close.
Oceanside is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.64 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 Oceanside really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.64close
- LRV
- 7.87Behr is 9
- Hex
- #015A6B#155D66 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Oceanside is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Really Teal SW 6489ΔE 3.81 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
- Deep Sea Dive SW 7618ΔE 4.31 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
- Connor's Lakefront SW 9060ΔE 4.75 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Tropical Skies S-H-530 matched across all 13 brands →