Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Purple Hyacinth 590B-5
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Brazilian Blue (817), at ΔE 2.16 — very close.
Brazilian Blue is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.16 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 Brazilian Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.16very close
- LRV
- 31.69Behr is 27
- Hex
- #6E94CC#6E8FC0 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.7 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Brazilian Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Blue Dragon 810ΔE 2.57 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
- Blue Lapis 2067-40ΔE 2.67 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Waterloo CSP-555ΔE 3.17 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Purple Hyacinth 590B-5 matched across all 13 brands →