Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Prelude 740E-3
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Santorini Blue (1634), at ΔE 1.93 — near-exact.
Santorini Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.93 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 Santorini Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.93near-exact
- LRV
- 44.67Behr is 47
- Hex
- #A2B4BA#AAB9BD in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Santorini Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Celtic Blue ES-31ΔE 2.44 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
- Beneath the Clouds 2131-50ΔE 2.50 · very close · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 5.2 points lower.
- Blue Heather 1620ΔE 2.80 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.9 points higher.