Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Rainforest M440-7
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Under the Sea (693), at ΔE 1.44 — near-exact.
Under the Sea is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.44 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 Under the Sea really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.44near-exact
- LRV
- 10.54Behr is 10
- Hex
- #486055#475F57 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Under the Sea is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Lafayette Green HC-135ΔE 1.44 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.
- Garden Cucumber 644ΔE 2.41 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated.
- Goodwin Green CW-555ΔE 2.51 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.