Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Shaker Blue QE-54
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Wild Blue Yonder (CSP-620), at ΔE 1.63 — near-exact.
Wild Blue Yonder is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.63 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 Wild Blue Yonder really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.63near-exact
- LRV
- 26.97Behr is 25
- Hex
- #798E99#748C96 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Wild Blue Yonder is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Blue Dusk 1644ΔE 1.91 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- West Coast 1671ΔE 2.30 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
- Polaris Blue 1649ΔE 2.62 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.3 points higher.