Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Rain Washed 500E-3
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Annapolis Green (687), at ΔE 1.83 — near-exact.
Annapolis Green is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.83 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 Annapolis Green really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.83near-exact
- LRV
- 61.34Behr is 63
- Hex
- #C1D2CE#BED4D2 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Annapolis Green is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Fantasy Blue 716ΔE 2.02 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Harbor Haze 2136-60ΔE 2.18 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
- Seacliff Heights 688ΔE 2.27 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.4 points lower.