Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Semi-precious MQ6-06
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Azure Water (677), at ΔE 1.15 — near-exact.
Azure Water is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.15 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 Azure Water really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.15near-exact
- LRV
- 29.49Behr is 29
- Hex
- #689B99#659B97 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Azure Water is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Majestic Blue 2051-40ΔE 2.53 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
- Antiqued Aqua CSP-705ΔE 3.08 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points higher.
- Florida Keys Blue 2050-40ΔE 4.41 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.4 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Semi-precious MQ6-06 matched across all 13 brands →