Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Yacht Harbor PMD-14
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Baby Blue Eyes (SW 9070), at ΔE 1.91 — near-exact.
Baby Blue Eyes is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.91 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 Baby Blue Eyes really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.91near-exact
- LRV
- 33.89Behr is 31
- Hex
- #83A2B4#7C9DAE in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Baby Blue Eyes is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Bluebird Feather SW 9062ΔE 2.83 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated.
- Favorite Jeans SW 9147ΔE 3.09 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.6 points higher.
- Dyer's Woad SW 9071ΔE 3.31 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.