Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Vintage Teal MQ6-33
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Cloudburst (SW 6487), at ΔE 1.88 — near-exact.
Cloudburst is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.88 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Cloudburst really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.88near-exact
- LRV
- 26.04Behr is 27
- Hex
- #5C9598#669699 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Cloudburst is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Peacock Plume SW 0020ΔE 3.33 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Mountain Stream SW 7612ΔE 3.35 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
- Lakeshore SW 6494ΔE 3.76 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.