Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Reef Green 470A-3
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Mermaid's Tale (577), at ΔE 1.17 — near-exact.
Mermaid's Tale is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.17 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 Mermaid's Tale really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.17near-exact
- LRV
- 63.86Behr is 66
- Hex
- #A1DFC5#A5E1C4 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Mermaid's Tale is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Marina Bay 2036-50ΔE 1.29 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 4.4 points lower.
- Bahama Waters 576ΔE 1.79 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points higher.
- Greenwood Lake 2037-50ΔE 2.69 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.