Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Water Hyacinth P550-4
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Dahlia (SW 6816), at ΔE 5.10 — noticeably different.
Sherwin-Williams does not make this colour. Dahlia is the closest option at ΔE 5.10, which is a visibly different colour. If the match matters, have Sherwin-Williams custom-tint to the Behr formula instead of substituting.
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)
- 5.10noticeably different
- LRV
- 31.77Behr is 38
- Hex
- #8B98C4#A0A3D2 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.2 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Dahlia is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Awesome Violet SW 6815ΔE 5.55 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points higher.
- Forever Lilac SW 9067ΔE 6.19 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
- Brave Purple SW 6823ΔE 7.47 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.1 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Water Hyacinth P550-4 matched across all 13 brands →