Misty → Behr
The closest Behr matches for Sherwin Williams Misty (SW 6232), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Behr Equivalent for Misty
If you love Sherwin Williams Misty but need a Behr alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Behr, your local store does not carry Sherwin Williams, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Misty (SW 6232) is a light blue with soft misty blue undertones. A very light, ethereal blue-gray. Like morning mist over still water. Softer and lighter than Silvermist, with a dreamlike quality that makes rooms feel serene and spacious. To find a good Behr match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 63) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Misty and every Behr color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The results are decent but not perfect. The closest Behr option is Water Mark (PPU12-14) with a Delta E of 3.8, which is a "good match" level match. Water Mark is close. Both are soft, airy blue-grays. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Behr Matches for Misty
Water Mark is close. Both are soft, airy blue-grays.
| Misty | Water Mark | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 63 | 62 |
| Hex | #CAD5D6 | #CDD3D3 |
| Undertone | Soft Misty Blue | Soft Cool Blue |
| Family | Blue | Blue |
Undertone Comparison
Misty has soft misty blue undertones. A very light, ethereal blue-gray. Like morning mist over still water. Softer and lighter than Silvermist, with a dreamlike quality that makes rooms feel serene and spacious.
Water Mark has soft cool blue undertones. A very light blue-gray. Cool and airy.
The undertone difference is worth paying attention to. While they are close in overall appearance, the different undertones mean they may diverge in certain lighting. Misty's soft misty blue quality may read differently than Water Mark's soft cool blue character, especially in rooms with strong directional light or colored accents that could pull out one undertone more than the other. Test a sample in your specific room before committing.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Misty in Your Room
The blue is whisper-soft. In bright rooms, it reads as a cool, airy off-white with blue undertones. In dim rooms, the blue is slightly more apparent. Always calm and ethereal.
Water Mark in Your Room
The blue is soft and barely there. Reads as a cool off-white.
LRV and Brightness
Misty has an LRV of 63, while Water Mark has an LRV of 62. These two colors reflect a very similar amount of light, so you should not notice a significant difference in room brightness when switching between them. The room will feel approximately the same in terms of light and space, which makes this a smoother transition.
Best Rooms for Misty
Sherwin Williams recommends Misty for: bathroom, bedroom, nursery, hallway, laundry room. With an LRV of 63, this is a light color that is in the medium-light range, reflecting enough light to keep rooms feeling open while adding more color and depth than a white or off-white. It works well in living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways where you want warmth and character without darkness.
Water Mark is recommended for: bathroom, bedroom, hallway, nursery. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Water Mark in the same rooms you planned for Misty.
Misty in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Behr match for Misty (SW 6232) is Water Mark (PPU12-14) with a Delta E of 3.8, which rates as a "good match" match. Water Mark is close. Both are soft, airy blue-grays. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Misty is a Sherwin Williams color with soft misty blue undertones and an LRV of 63. Water Mark is a Behr color with soft cool blue undertones and an LRV of 62. With a Delta E of 3.8, the difference is subtle and mainly visible in direct side-by-side comparison. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 3.8, the difference is enough that they should not be used on adjacent walls in the same room. You can use them in separate rooms of the same house, but be aware that walking from one room to the other may reveal the difference, especially if the rooms have similar lighting. For the most consistent look, pick one brand for all connected living spaces and reserve the other brand for visually separate rooms like bathrooms or bedrooms behind closed doors.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Behr equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Behr. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Behr work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.