Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Velvet Morning 520E-3
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Gentle Aquamarine (SW 9046), at ΔE 2.00 — very close.
Gentle Aquamarine is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.00 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 Gentle Aquamarine really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.00very close
- LRV
- 54.05Behr is 50
- Hex
- #97CBD2#96C4CB in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Gentle Aquamarine is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Agua Fría SW 9053ΔE 2.03 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
- After the Rain SW 9047ΔE 2.64 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
- Raindrop SW 6485ΔE 3.06 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Velvet Morning 520E-3 matched across all 13 brands →