Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Water Surface QE-43
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Fresh Eucalyptus (SW 9658), at ΔE 2.14 — very close.
Fresh Eucalyptus is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.14 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 Fresh Eucalyptus really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.14very close
- LRV
- 48.25Behr is 48
- Hex
- #ADBCB4#A9BDB8 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Behr and Sherwin-Williams publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Fresh Eucalyptus reads slightly darker than Water Surface in colour space while carrying the higher published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Fresh Eucalyptus is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Festoon Aqua SW 0019ΔE 2.46 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Quietude SW 6212ΔE 2.70 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Aquaverde SW 9051ΔE 2.86 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.