Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Privileged Elite MQ5-53
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Nile Blue (CSP-560), at ΔE 3.14 — very close.
Nile Blue is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 3.14 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 Nile Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.14very close
- LRV
- 18.14Behr is 17
- Hex
- #4E719A#597695 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
Behr and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Nile Blue reads slightly darker than Privileged Elite 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 Nile Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Bedford Blue 1679ΔE 4.42 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Chicago Blues 804ΔE 4.67 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
- Blue Nova 825ΔE 5.42 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Privileged Elite MQ5-53 matched across all 13 brands →