Jade Dragon → Sherwin Williams
The closest Sherwin Williams matches for Behr Jade Dragon (PPU11-10), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Sherwin Williams Equivalent for Jade Dragon
If you love Behr Jade Dragon but need a Sherwin Williams 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 Sherwin Williams, your local store does not carry Behr, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Jade Dragon (PPU11-10) is a medium green with soft jade green undertones. A soft jade green with gray undertones. More green than Creek Bend, lighter than In The Moment. Named for the mythical creature, it carries both strength and serenity. To find a good Sherwin Williams match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 40) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Jade Dragon and every Sherwin Williams 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 Sherwin Williams option is Quietude (SW 6212) with a Delta E of 3.8, which is a "good match" level match. Quietude is the closest SW match. Both are soft green-grays. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Sherwin Williams Matches for Jade Dragon
Quietude is the closest SW match. Both are soft green-grays.
| Jade Dragon | Quietude | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 40 | 47 |
| Hex | #B7BFB2 | #BDC7BF |
| Undertone | Soft Jade Green | Soft Green-Gray |
| Family | Green | Green |
Undertone Comparison
Jade Dragon has soft jade green undertones. A soft jade green with gray undertones. More green than Creek Bend, lighter than In The Moment. Named for the mythical creature, it carries both strength and serenity.
Quietude has soft green-gray undertones. A soft, calming green-gray. Lighter than Comfort Gray, greener than Sea Salt. Named for the peaceful feeling it creates. A popular bathroom and bedroom color.
These two colors share the same undertone family, which is a good sign for a cross-brand swap. The undertone similarity means they will behave similarly as lighting changes throughout the day, and they should coordinate well with the same accent colors, trim, and furnishings.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Jade Dragon in Your Room
The jade quality is soft and natural. In bright rooms, the green is pleasant and fresh. In dim rooms, it settles into a warm gray-green. Calming and versatile.
Quietude in Your Room
The green is gentle and calming. In bright rooms, it reads as a soft sage. In dim rooms, a warm gray with green whispers. Under warm light, the sage quality is pleasant.
LRV and Brightness
Jade Dragon has an LRV of 40, while Quietude has an LRV of 47. That means Quietude reflects more light. If you switch from Jade Dragon to Quietude, the room should feel slightly brighter and more open.
Best Rooms for Jade Dragon
Behr recommends Jade Dragon for: bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, nursery, living room. With an LRV of 40, this is a medium color that is in the medium range, adding real depth and presence to a room. It works best in rooms with good natural light or as an accent wall color. In smaller or darker rooms, pair it with bright white trim to keep the space from feeling closed in.
Quietude is recommended for: bathroom, bedroom, nursery, living room, sunroom. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Quietude in the same rooms you planned for Jade Dragon.
Jade Dragon in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Sherwin Williams match for Jade Dragon (PPU11-10) is Quietude (SW 6212) with a Delta E of 3.8, which rates as a "good match" match. Quietude is the closest SW match. Both are soft green-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. Jade Dragon is a Behr color with soft jade green undertones and an LRV of 40. Quietude is a Sherwin Williams color with soft green-gray undertones and an LRV of 47. 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 Sherwin Williams equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Sherwin Williams. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Sherwin Williams 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.