Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Quiet Storm S-H-540
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Blue Danube (2062-30), at ΔE 1.21 — near-exact.
Blue Danube is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.21 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 Blue Danube really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.21near-exact
- LRV
- 11.18Behr is 9
- Hex
- #2D5970#2F596D in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Blue Danube is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Summer Nights 777ΔE 1.35 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
- Slate Teal 2058-20ΔE 3.02 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Lucerne AF-530ΔE 4.49 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.5 points higher.