Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Seagull Gray N360-1
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Shoreline (1471), at ΔE 1.21 — near-exact.
Shoreline is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.21 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 Shoreline really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.21near-exact
- LRV
- 67.66Behr is 69
- Hex
- #D9D8D3#D9D9D2 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Shoreline is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Whisper CSP-500ΔE 1.31 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.4 points lower.
- Gray Owl OC-52ΔE 1.45 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 4.5 points lower.
- Ice Fog CSP-575ΔE 1.45 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.