Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Smokey Slate 460E-3
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Raindance (1572), at ΔE 1.57 — near-exact.
Raindance is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.57 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 Raindance really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.57near-exact
- LRV
- 43.47Behr is 44
- Hex
- #A7B3AA#A5B5AC in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Raindance is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Catalina Blue 703ΔE 2.65 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.1 points higher.
- Wythe Blue HC-143ΔE 2.65 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.1 points higher.
- Castle Walls 1573ΔE 2.81 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.