Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Tropical Waters S-G-500
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Maxi Teal (SW 6769), at ΔE 2.99 — very close.
Maxi Teal is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.99 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 Maxi Teal really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.99very close
- LRV
- 12.74Behr is 15
- Hex
- #017478#007C7E in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Maxi Teal is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Gulfstream SW 6768ΔE 3.75 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points higher.
- Intense Teal SW 6943ΔE 4.12 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
- Grand Canal SW 6488ΔE 4.81 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Tropical Waters S-G-500 matched across all 13 brands →