Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Poseidon S480-6
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Coat of Arms (763), at ΔE 2.87 — very close.
Coat of Arms is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.87 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 Coat of Arms really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.87very close
- LRV
- 14.74Behr is 14
- Hex
- #3C6C7A#466C7C in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
Behr and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Coat of Arms reads slightly darker than Poseidon 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 Coat of Arms is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Bainbridge Blue 749ΔE 3.29 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated.
- Mozart Blue 1665ΔE 3.66 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points higher.
- Georgian Bay CC-782ΔE 3.66 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points higher.