Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Silent Tide PMD-55
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Polaris Blue (1649), at ΔE 1.42 — near-exact.
Polaris Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.42 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 Polaris Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.42near-exact
- LRV
- 29.27Behr is 27
- Hex
- #7C939E#7C929A in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Polaris Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Amsterdam AF-550ΔE 1.65 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
- Wild Blue Yonder CSP-620ΔE 2.10 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift.
- Chiswell Blue CW-660ΔE 2.13 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.