Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Siberian Ice MQ3-57
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Beacon Gray (2128-60), at ΔE 1.09 — near-exact.
Beacon Gray is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.09 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 Beacon Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.09near-exact
- LRV
- 65.92Behr is 68
- Hex
- #CDD7DE#CFD9DE in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Beacon Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sheer Bliss CSP-545ΔE 1.73 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.6 points higher.
- Silver Mist 1619ΔE 1.74 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 5.8 points lower.
- Blue Lace 1625ΔE 1.98 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.