Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Wild Thistle 630F-4
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Vesper Violet (SW 6542), at ΔE 3.94 — close.
Vesper Violet is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.94 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 Vesper Violet really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.94close
- LRV
- 35.18Behr is 35
- Hex
- #99A0B2#9E9FB6 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: Vesper Violet reads slightly darker than Wild Thistle 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 Vesper Violet is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Ash Violet SW 6549ΔE 4.52 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
- Obi Lilac SW 6556ΔE 6.28 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.7 points higher.
- Dusty Heather SW 9073ΔE 6.38 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.2 points lower.