Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Sailor's Bay M510-5
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Bedford Blue (1679), at ΔE 2.69 — very close.
Bedford Blue is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.69 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 Bedford Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.69very close
- LRV
- 17.43Behr is 15
- Hex
- #4E738C#496F8E in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Bedford Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Chicago Blues 804ΔE 2.89 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points higher.
- Santa Monica Blue 776ΔE 3.29 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- Nile Blue CSP-560ΔE 3.60 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points higher.