Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Underwater PPU12-20
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Still Water (SW 6223), at ΔE 1.54 — near-exact.
Still Water is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.54 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 Still Water really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.54near-exact
- LRV
- 10.1Behr is 11
- Hex
- #4A5D5F#4D6162 in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Still Water is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tempe Star SW 6229ΔE 3.67 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Rookwood Sash Green SW 2810ΔE 4.29 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
- Mountain Pass SW 9655ΔE 4.33 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.