Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Realm S-H-500
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Oasis Blue (2049-20), at ΔE 2.71 — very close.
Oasis Blue is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.71 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 Oasis Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.71very close
- LRV
- 9.37Behr is 9
- Hex
- #225A5D#0E5E60 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Behr and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Oasis Blue reads slightly darker than Realm in colour space while carrying the higher published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Oasis Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Beau Green 2054-20ΔE 2.84 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Dark Teal 2053-20ΔE 3.37 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- Jade Garden 2056-20ΔE 3.50 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.