Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Undersea S470-7
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Rain Cloud (SW 9639), at ΔE 3.22 — very close.
Rain Cloud is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.22 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 Rain Cloud really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.22very close
- LRV
- 11.44Behr is 9
- Hex
- #536168#4A585F in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Rain Cloud is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tarragon SW 9660ΔE 3.55 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
- Outerspace SW 6251ΔE 4.22 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points higher.
- Still Water SW 6223ΔE 4.32 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.