Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Polar Frost PPU14-17A
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Beacon Gray (2128-60), at ΔE 1.03 — near-exact.
Beacon Gray is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.03 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 Benjamin Moore
Most people comparing Behr to Benjamin Moore 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 Beacon Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.03near-exact
- LRV
- 65.92Behr is 65
- Hex
- #CDD7DE#CCD5DA in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Beacon Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Silver Mist 1619ΔE 1.10 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.
- Lavender Wash CSP-515ΔE 1.75 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
- Blue Lace 1625ΔE 2.10 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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