Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Very Navy M500-7
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Indigo Batik (SW 7602), at ΔE 2.87 — very close.
Indigo Batik is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.87 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 Indigo Batik really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.87very close
- LRV
- 7.62Behr is 6
- Hex
- #3E5063#3A4859 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Indigo Batik is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Charcoal Blue SW 2739ΔE 3.14 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Sea Mariner SW 9640ΔE 3.67 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
- Naval SW 6244ΔE 3.78 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.