Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Behr Provence Blue HDC-AC-23

Behr → Benjamin Moore

Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Provence Blue HDC-AC-23

The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Atmospheric (AF-500), at ΔE 1.06 — near-exact.

Provence BlueBehr · HDC-AC-23
AtmosphericBenjamin Moore · AF-500

Atmospheric is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.06 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 Atmospheric really is

Delta E (CIEDE2000)
1.06near-exact
LRV
32.6Behr is 32
Hex
#889D9A#8A9C99 in Behr

Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.

Other Benjamin Moore options

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

  • Mystic Lake CSP-745ΔE 1.43 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
  • Sea Star 2123-30ΔE 1.88 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
  • Sea Glass CSP-735ΔE 2.69 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.

Matches in every other brand

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