Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Victorian Iris 650F-6
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Purple Passage (SW 6551), at ΔE 2.89 — very close.
Purple Passage is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.89 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 Purple Passage really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.89very close
- LRV
- 12.02Behr is 14
- Hex
- #645E77#6D657E in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Purple Passage is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Wood Violet SW 6557ΔE 3.97 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
- Plummy SW 6558ΔE 4.21 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
- Ripe Berry SW 9689ΔE 6.92 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 4.1 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Victorian Iris 650F-6 matched across all 13 brands →