Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Velvet Evening 540F-7
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Seaworthy (SW 7620), at ΔE 1.79 — near-exact.
Seaworthy is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.79 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 Seaworthy really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.79near-exact
- LRV
- 6.71Behr is 7
- Hex
- #314D58#33505E in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Seaworthy is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Marea Baja SW 9185ΔE 2.18 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
- Rainstorm SW 6230ΔE 3.84 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
- Endless Sea SW 9150ΔE 4.07 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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