Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Waterscape 530F-5
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Whirlpool (SW 9135), at ΔE 1.67 — near-exact.
Whirlpool is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.67 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 Whirlpool really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.67near-exact
- LRV
- 28.84Behr is 29
- Hex
- #80969D#7C97A1 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Whirlpool is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Poolhouse SW 7603ΔE 2.30 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Tranquil Aqua SW 7611ΔE 2.60 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- Morning at Sea SW 9634ΔE 2.86 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.