Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Shaved Ice N490-3
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Celtic Blue (ES-31), at ΔE 0.57 — indistinguishable.
Celtic Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.57 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 Celtic Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.57indistinguishable
- LRV
- 45.11Behr is 45
- Hex
- #A9B5BC#A9B4BA in Behr
Nearly the same lightness.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Celtic Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Solitude AF-545ΔE 1.69 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 3.4 points lower.
- French Toile CSP-595ΔE 1.72 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
- Manor Blue 1627ΔE 1.75 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.