Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Spa 500C-3
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Barely Teal (2048-70), at ΔE 1.42 — near-exact.
Barely Teal is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.42 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 Barely Teal really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.42near-exact
- LRV
- 81.12Behr is 79
- Hex
- #D3F1EE#CEECE7 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Barely Teal is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Light Mint 2046-70ΔE 1.87 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.
- Soft Green 2045-70ΔE 1.90 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points higher.
- Baby Green 2047-70ΔE 1.97 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.