Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Sonata 530E-3
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Blue Stream (1668), at ΔE 1.26 — near-exact.
Blue Stream is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.26 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 Blue Stream really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.26near-exact
- LRV
- 55.75Behr is 58
- Hex
- #B0C9D0#B6CDD3 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Blue Stream is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Ashwood Gray 1654ΔE 1.60 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.4 points higher.
- Blue Porcelain 1641ΔE 1.74 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points lower.
- Dusky Blue 1640ΔE 1.81 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.