Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Vintage 630F-5
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Soulful Blue (SW 6543), at ΔE 3.36 — very close.
Soulful Blue is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.36 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 Soulful Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.36very close
- LRV
- 20.3Behr is 19
- Hex
- #757C91#76778D in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Soulful Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Mythical SW 6550ΔE 3.69 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
- Exclusive Plum SW 6263ΔE 6.54 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points lower.
- Special Gray SW 6277ΔE 7.61 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.