Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Yucatan P490-5
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Major Blue (SW 6795), at ΔE 1.34 — near-exact.
Major Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.34 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 Major Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.34near-exact
- LRV
- 28.91Behr is 29
- Hex
- #289EC4#00A0C6 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Major Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Capri SW 6788ΔE 4.67 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
- Jacaranda SW 6802ΔE 5.35 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
- Jamaica Bay SW 6781ΔE 5.87 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.