Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Wide Sky T18-17
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Lupine (SW 6810), at ΔE 2.86 — very close.
Lupine is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.86 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 Lupine really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.86very close
- LRV
- 16.39Behr is 15
- Hex
- #4E739F#416FAF in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Lupine is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Revel Blue SW 6530ΔE 5.69 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
- Azure Tide SW 9684ΔE 6.65 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.
- Blue Chip SW 6959ΔE 6.69 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.