Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Skipper 570F-5
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Bachelor Blue (1629), at ΔE 2.12 — very close.
Bachelor Blue is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.12 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 Bachelor Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.12very close
- LRV
- 23.52Behr is 23
- Hex
- #758391#748796 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.
Behr and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Bachelor Blue reads slightly darker than Skipper 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 Bachelor Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Wild Blue Yonder CSP-620ΔE 3.31 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Normandy 2129-40ΔE 3.79 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
- Mineral Alloy 1622ΔE 3.83 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 5.5 points higher.