Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Porcelain Blue PMD-83
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Bayville Blue (747), at ΔE 3.51 — close.
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 →