Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Skylark 530A-2
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Light Blue (2066-70), at ΔE 1.70 — near-exact.
Light Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.70 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 Light Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.70near-exact
- LRV
- 75.55Behr is 73
- Hex
- #CAE8F3#C1E4F0 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Light Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Bashful Blue 2065-70ΔE 1.81 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Morning Glory 785ΔE 1.90 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.9 points lower.
- Blue Allure 771ΔE 1.93 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.7 points lower.