Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Yacht Blue S490-4
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Bluebird Feather (SW 9062), at ΔE 1.36 — near-exact.
Bluebird Feather is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.36 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 Bluebird Feather really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.36near-exact
- LRV
- 30.91Behr is 30
- Hex
- #6F9DB3#679BB3 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Bluebird Feather is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Jacaranda SW 6802ΔE 3.12 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Blue Cruise SW 7606ΔE 3.38 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.2 points lower.
- Leisure Blue SW 6515ΔE 4.84 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.1 points lower.