Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Sailboat S-H-590
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Downpour Blue (2063-20), at ΔE 3.14 — very close.
Downpour Blue is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 3.14 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 Downpour Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.14very close
- LRV
- 7.48Behr is 7
- Hex
- #254669#314A72 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: Downpour Blue reads slightly darker than Sailboat 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 Downpour Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Blueberry Hill 812ΔE 3.19 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.
- Laura Bay 2064-20ΔE 4.08 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
- Dark Royal Blue 2065-20ΔE 4.65 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.