Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Velvet Sky 570E-2
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Icelandic (SW 6526), at ΔE 1.30 — near-exact.
Icelandic is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.30 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 Icelandic really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.30near-exact
- LRV
- 67.48Behr is 63
- Hex
- #CBD8E1#C5D3DD in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 4.5 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Icelandic is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Rhythmic Blue SW 6806ΔE 1.86 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 5.9 points higher.
- Mild Blue SW 6533ΔE 2.08 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.
- Moonmist SW 9144ΔE 2.27 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.7 points higher.