Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Skinny Jeans S510-5
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Stillwater (1650), at ΔE 3.40 — very close.
Stillwater is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 3.40 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 Stillwater really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.40very close
- LRV
- 19.06Behr is 19
- Hex
- #627885#667B8E in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Behr and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Stillwater reads slightly darker than Skinny Jeans 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 Stillwater is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Philipsburg Blue HC-159ΔE 3.40 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Normandy 2129-40ΔE 3.63 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points higher.
- Alfresco 1672ΔE 4.05 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points higher.