Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Behr Porcelain Blue PMD-83

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Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Porcelain Blue PMD-83

The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Bayville Blue (747), at ΔE 3.51 — close.

Porcelain BlueBehr · PMD-83
Bayville BlueBenjamin Moore · 747

Bayville Blue is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 3.51 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.

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 Bayville Blue really is

Delta E (CIEDE2000)
3.51close
LRV
38.85Behr is 38
Hex
#71AEBB#80AEBD in Behr

The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.

Behr and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Bayville Blue reads slightly darker than Porcelain Blue in colour space while carrying the higher published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.

Other Benjamin Moore options

Worth knowing if Bayville Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.

  • Blue Jean 2062-50ΔE 3.57 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.4 points higher.
  • New Born's Eyes 1663ΔE 3.94 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points higher.
  • Saratoga Springs 1669ΔE 4.00 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.8 points higher.

Matches in every other brand

See Behr Porcelain Blue PMD-83 matched across all 13 brands →