Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Tucson Teal 500B-7
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Gulfstream (SW 6768), at ΔE 0.02 — indistinguishable.
Gulfstream is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.02 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Gulfstream really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.02indistinguishable
- LRV
- 18.39Behr is 18
- Hex
- #01858B#00858B in Behr
Nearly the same lightness.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Gulfstream is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Briny SW 6775ΔE 3.91 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
- Splashy SW 6942ΔE 4.31 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points higher.
- Cruising SW 6782ΔE 5.74 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.