Reflection → Behr
The closest Behr matches for Sherwin Williams Reflection (SW 7661), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Behr Equivalent for Reflection
If you love Sherwin Williams Reflection 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.
Reflection (SW 7661) is a medium blue with cool blue-gray undertones. A soft blue-gray with a calm, serene quality. More blue than Passive, less saturated than Silvermist. To find a good Behr match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 53) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Reflection 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 Frozen Pond (PPU13-16) with a Delta E of 3.8, which is a "good match" level match. Frozen Pond is a solid match. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Behr Matches for Reflection
Frozen Pond is a solid match.
| Reflection | Frozen Pond | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 53 | 57 |
| Hex | #C4CDCF | #C3CFD2 |
| Undertone | Cool Blue-Gray | Cool Blue-Gray |
| Family | Blue | Blue |
Undertone Comparison
Reflection has cool blue-gray undertones. A soft blue-gray with a calm, serene quality. More blue than Passive, less saturated than Silvermist.
Frozen Pond has cool blue-gray undertones. A light, airy blue-gray with a cool, coastal quality. Soft and serene without being dark.
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
Reflection in Your Room
The blue is gentle. In bright rooms, distinctly blue-gray. In dim rooms, a cool neutral gray.
Frozen Pond in Your Room
The blue is soft and calming. In bright rooms, it reads as a light blue-gray. In dim rooms, it's a cool neutral.
LRV and Brightness
Reflection has an LRV of 53, while Frozen Pond has an LRV of 57. 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 Reflection
Sherwin Williams recommends Reflection for: bathroom, bedroom, nursery, hallway, office. With an LRV of 53, this is a medium 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.
Frozen Pond is recommended for: bathroom, bedroom, nursery, laundry room, sunroom. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Frozen Pond in the same rooms you planned for Reflection.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Behr match for Reflection (SW 7661) is Frozen Pond (PPU13-16) with a Delta E of 3.8, which rates as a "good match" match. Frozen Pond is a solid match. 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. Reflection is a Sherwin Williams color with cool blue-gray undertones and an LRV of 53. Frozen Pond is a Behr color with cool blue-gray undertones and an LRV of 57. 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.