Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Winsome Hue 530C-3
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Liquid Blue (SW 6779), at ΔE 1.23 — near-exact.
Liquid Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.23 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 Liquid Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.23near-exact
- LRV
- 60.22Behr is 63
- Hex
- #A6D4DE#A7D8E1 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Liquid Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Quench Blue SW 6785ΔE 2.34 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 5.6 points higher.
- Cay SW 6772ΔE 2.34 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.8 points lower.
- Minor Blue SW 6792ΔE 2.92 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.4 points higher.