Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr So Blue-berry S540-1
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Whispering Wind (1416), at ΔE 0.67 — indistinguishable.
Whispering Wind is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.67 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 Whispering Wind really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.67indistinguishable
- LRV
- 69.43Behr is 69
- Hex
- #D5DAE6#D4D8E3 in Behr
The candidate is lighter.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Whispering Wind is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Celestia Blue 1429ΔE 1.44 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.9 points lower.
- Lavender Secret 1415ΔE 1.67 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.1 points higher.
- Violet Sparkle 1422ΔE 1.81 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr So Blue-berry S540-1 matched across all 13 brands →