Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Song Bird S-G-540
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Blue Macaw (784), at ΔE 2.11 — very close.
Blue Macaw is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.11 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Macaw really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.11very close
- LRV
- 18.2Behr is 16
- Hex
- #2474A3#0078AF in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
Behr and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Blue Macaw reads slightly darker than Song Bird in colour space while carrying the higher published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Blue Macaw is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Seaport Blue 2060-30ΔE 3.76 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted.
- Laguna Blue 2059-30ΔE 4.00 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
- Finley Blue CW-620ΔE 5.01 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.3 points higher.