Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Watery HDC-CT-26
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Rain (SW 6219), at ΔE 1.84 — near-exact.
Rain is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.84 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 Rain really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.84near-exact
- LRV
- 49.2Behr is 49
- Hex
- #ABBEBF#AEBDBB in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Rain is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Niebla Azul SW 9137ΔE 2.58 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.9 points higher.
- Silver Lake SW 9633ΔE 2.58 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.8 points higher.
- Fresh Eucalyptus SW 9658ΔE 2.91 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.