Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Vintage Ribbon S540-4
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Dahlia (SW 6816), at ΔE 4.51 — close.
Dahlia is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 4.51 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 Dahlia really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.51close
- LRV
- 31.77Behr is 32
- Hex
- #8B98C4#9097B4 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
Behr and Sherwin-Williams publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Dahlia reads slightly lighter than Vintage Ribbon in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Dahlia is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Dusty Heather SW 9073ΔE 4.54 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.2 points lower.
- Vesper Violet SW 6542ΔE 4.98 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points higher.
- Dried Lavender SW 9072ΔE 6.00 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Vintage Ribbon S540-4 matched across all 13 brands →