Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Unreal Teal ECC-58-3
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Riverway (SW 6222), at ΔE 1.71 — near-exact.
Riverway is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.71 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 Riverway really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.71near-exact
- LRV
- 15.62Behr is 15
- Hex
- #5D7274#5C6E70 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Riverway is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Mountain Pass SW 9655ΔE 2.07 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.
- Stargazer SW 9635ΔE 3.05 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
- Slate Tile SW 7624ΔE 3.25 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
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