Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Winter Lake 550F-5
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Leisure Blue (SW 6515), at ΔE 1.26 — near-exact.
Leisure Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.26 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 Leisure Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.26near-exact
- LRV
- 24.86Behr is 24
- Hex
- #6A8EA1#698B9C in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Leisure Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Smoky Azurite SW 9148ΔE 1.76 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- Blue Cruise SW 7606ΔE 2.98 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
- Secret Cove SW 9058ΔE 3.25 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.