Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Soar 510A-1
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Crystal Blue (2051-70), at ΔE 1.47 — near-exact.
Crystal Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.47 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 Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.47near-exact
- LRV
- 78.44Behr is 84
- Hex
- #D8EBE9#DDF0F0 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.6 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Crystal Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Icing on the Cake 2049-70ΔE 1.54 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
- Morning Sky Blue 2053-70ΔE 1.60 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
- Quiet Pond 2052-70ΔE 1.73 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 5.5 points lower.