Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Whipped Mint MQ3-20
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Breaktime (SW 6463), at ΔE 1.97 — near-exact.
Breaktime is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.97 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 Breaktime really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.97near-exact
- LRV
- 65.92Behr is 69
- Hex
- #C4D9CE#C7DDD6 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Breaktime is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tidewater SW 6477ΔE 2.00 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Meander Blue SW 6484ΔE 2.71 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points lower.
- Waterscape SW 6470ΔE 2.79 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.5 points lower.