Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Behr Unimaginable P560-5

Behr → Sherwin-Williams

Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Unimaginable P560-5

The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Brave Purple (SW 6823), at ΔE 5.88 — noticeably different.

UnimaginableBehr · P560-5
Brave PurpleSherwin-Williams · SW 6823

Sherwin-Williams does not make this colour. Brave Purple is the closest option at ΔE 5.88, which is a visibly different colour. If the match matters, have Sherwin-Williams custom-tint to the Behr formula instead of substituting.

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 Brave Purple really is

Delta E (CIEDE2000)
5.88noticeably different
LRV
28.93Behr is 24
Hex
#968DB8#8C7EB9 in Behr

The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.9 points higher.

Other Sherwin-Williams options

Worth knowing if Brave Purple is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.

  • Kismet SW 6830ΔE 6.77 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.2 points higher.
  • Forget-Me-Not SW 6824ΔE 9.54 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.2 points lower.
  • Dahlia SW 6816ΔE 9.87 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.8 points higher.

Matches in every other brand

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