Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Sea Cap 440A-2
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Lime Sorbet (2032-70), at ΔE 0.70 — indistinguishable.
Lime Sorbet is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.70 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 Lime Sorbet really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.70indistinguishable
- LRV
- 85.65Behr is 86
- Hex
- #E7F6E1#E4F3DF in Behr
The candidate is lighter.
Behr and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Lime Sorbet reads slightly lighter than Sea Cap 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 Lime Sorbet is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sweet Honeydew Melon 2033-70ΔE 1.78 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Iced Mint 2030-70ΔE 1.97 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- Daiquiri Ice 2034-70ΔE 2.18 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 3.5 points lower.