Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Tropical Tide 520D-5
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Nautilus (SW 6780), at ΔE 2.98 — very close.
Nautilus is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.98 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 Nautilus really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.98very close
- LRV
- 41.85Behr is 40
- Hex
- #71B8C7#65B6C0 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Nautilus is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Fountain SW 6787ΔE 3.77 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
- Rapture Blue SW 6773ΔE 3.90 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.8 points higher.
- Mariner SW 6766ΔE 4.49 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.7 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Tropical Tide 520D-5 matched across all 13 brands →