Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Shipwreck S470-6
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Spellbound (1659), at ΔE 2.14 — very close.
Spellbound is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.14 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Spellbound really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.14very close
- LRV
- 13.29Behr is 13
- Hex
- #4E646F#4E6975 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted.
Behr and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Spellbound reads slightly darker than Shipwreck in colour space while carrying the higher published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Spellbound is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Vermont Slate 1673ΔE 2.29 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted.
- Stained Glass CSP-685ΔE 3.42 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Nocturnal Gray 2135-30ΔE 3.80 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.