Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Refreshing Pool 500A-2
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Blue Diamond (736), at ΔE 1.06 — near-exact.
Blue Diamond is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.06 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 Blue Diamond really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.06near-exact
- LRV
- 68.93Behr is 73
- Hex
- #B6E2E1#B7E6E6 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 4.1 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Blue Diamond is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Jamaican Aqua 2048-60ΔE 1.64 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
- Jack Frost 729ΔE 2.17 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- San Clemente Teal 730ΔE 2.31 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 6.3 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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