Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Refreshed ICC-92
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Emerald Vapor (845), at ΔE 0.95 — indistinguishable.
Emerald Vapor is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.95 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 Emerald Vapor really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.95indistinguishable
- LRV
- 82.13Behr is 83
- Hex
- #E3EEE8#E2EDE9 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
Behr and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Emerald Vapor reads slightly lighter than Refreshed in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Emerald Vapor is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tulle Skirt 2135-70ΔE 1.39 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Sea Foam 2123-60ΔE 1.52 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted.
- Come Sail Away 846ΔE 1.52 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 5.3 points lower.