Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Vaguely Violet P540-1
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Wishful Blue (SW 6813), at ΔE 2.33 — very close.
Wishful Blue is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.33 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 Wishful Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.33very close
- LRV
- 71.79Behr is 75
- Hex
- #D8DDE6#DBE1EF in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Wishful Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Breathtaking SW 6814ΔE 4.21 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 11.8 points lower.
- Starry Night SW 6540ΔE 4.33 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.9 points lower.
- Elation SW 6827ΔE 4.37 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Vaguely Violet P540-1 matched across all 13 brands →