Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Tropics P450-6
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Nifty Turquoise (SW 6941), at ΔE 3.44 — very close.
Nifty Turquoise is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.44 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 Nifty Turquoise really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.44very close
- LRV
- 21.02Behr is 25
- Hex
- #019187#009B8E in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Nifty Turquoise is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Thermal Spring SW 6761ΔE 5.68 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.9 points lower.
- Jargon Jade SW 6753ΔE 6.17 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.1 points higher.
- Ionian SW 6754ΔE 7.16 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.