Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Serene Journey BIC-11
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Nelson Blue (CW-635), at ΔE 0.78 — indistinguishable.
Nelson Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.78 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 Nelson Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.78indistinguishable
- LRV
- 65.4Behr is 67
- Hex
- #CED6D0#CFD8D1 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Nelson Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cool Breeze CSP-665ΔE 1.20 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 3.7 points lower.
- Ice Cap 1576ΔE 1.34 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Gray Cashmere 2138-60ΔE 1.42 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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