Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Sky Watch HDC-MD-14
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Clearlake (738), at ΔE 1.33 — near-exact.
Clearlake is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.33 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 Clearlake really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.33near-exact
- LRV
- 54.48Behr is 55
- Hex
- #88CDD1#8ACFD6 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Clearlake is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Rhythm and Blues 758ΔE 1.56 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
- Baby Boy Blue 2056-50ΔE 2.16 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
- How Blue Am I? 752ΔE 2.66 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.1 points lower.