Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Wisteria Blue M550-4
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Awesome Violet (SW 6815), at ΔE 4.35 — close.
Awesome Violet is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 4.35 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 Awesome Violet really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.35close
- LRV
- 44.98Behr is 42
- Hex
- #A7B2D4#AAABC8 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Awesome Violet is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Forever Lilac SW 9067ΔE 4.63 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
- Wisteria SW 6822ΔE 5.07 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.3 points higher.
- Vesper Violet SW 6542ΔE 6.67 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.8 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Wisteria Blue M550-4 matched across all 13 brands →