ComparisonComparisonBehr N480-5 and Sherwin-Williams SW 9140, ΔE 2.05 apart
Behr Adirondack Blue (N480-5) and Sherwin-Williams Blustery Sky (SW 9140) measure a delta-E of 2.05 apart. Adirondack Blue is 407.3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 8.4 and 8.9. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Blustery Sky depth in Behr's line, start from its LRV of 21.7 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Behr Adirondack Blue and Sherwin-Williams Blustery Sky are delta-E 2.05 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Behr Adirondack Blue and Sherwin-Williams Blustery Sky is delta-E 2.05.
Behr Adirondack Blue is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Blustery Sky by 407.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Adirondack Blue | Blustery Sky | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Behr | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | N480-5 | SW 9140 |
| Hex | #74858F | #6F848C |
| Light reflectance | 429.0 | 21.7 |
| Undertone | blue undertone | blue undertone |
| Chroma | 8.4 | 8.9 |
| Hue angle | 242.4° | 230.1° |
| Color family | teal | teal |