Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Verdant Forest MQ6-05
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Green Bay (SW 6481), at ΔE 2.42 — very close.
Green Bay is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.42 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 Green Bay really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.42very close
- LRV
- 11.41Behr is 10
- Hex
- #2E6864#28615D in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Green Bay is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Really Teal SW 6489ΔE 4.20 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Cape Verde SW 6482ΔE 5.07 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.
- Deep Sea Dive SW 7618ΔE 6.42 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Verdant Forest MQ6-05 matched across all 13 brands →