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.
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.