Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Simply Posh MQ5-55
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Blue Bayou (801), at ΔE 1.14 — near-exact.
Blue Bayou is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.14 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 Blue Bayou really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.14near-exact
- LRV
- 46.9Behr is 45
- Hex
- #92BAD4#8CB9D4 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Blue Bayou is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Blue Marguerite 2063-50ΔE 2.00 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
- Blue Jean 2062-50ΔE 2.38 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
- Athenian Blue 773ΔE 2.57 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.