Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Shale Gray 540F-4
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Water's Edge (1635), at ΔE 1.65 — near-exact.
Water's Edge is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.65 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 Water's Edge really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.65near-exact
- LRV
- 31.47Behr is 32
- Hex
- #86989E#899DA3 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Water's Edge is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Van Courtland Blue HC-145ΔE 1.65 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
- Province Blue 2135-40ΔE 1.96 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Dusty Cornflower CSP-605ΔE 2.53 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.2 points higher.