Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Sailor S-H-600
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Southern Belle (819), at ΔE 2.74 — very close.
Southern Belle is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.74 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 Southern Belle really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.74very close
- LRV
- 11.62Behr is 10
- Hex
- #41548C#445780 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
Behr and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Southern Belle reads slightly darker than Sailor 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 Southern Belle is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Blueberry Hill 812ΔE 3.66 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated.
- Indi Go-Go CSP-565ΔE 4.16 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
- Fancy Pants CSP-525ΔE 4.37 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.6 points higher.