Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Snowmelt M470-1
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Crystal Springs (764), at ΔE 0.46 — indistinguishable.
Crystal Springs is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.46 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 Crystal Springs really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.46indistinguishable
- LRV
- 74.29Behr is 75
- Hex
- #C8E6EA#C9E6E9 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Crystal Springs is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Clear Skies 2054-70ΔE 1.83 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Fountain Spout 2059-70ΔE 1.95 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.
- Innocence 2055-70ΔE 2.00 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 4.4 points higher.