Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Spring Storm S450-3
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Paradiso (717), at ΔE 1.26 — near-exact.
Paradiso 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 Paradiso really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.26near-exact
- LRV
- 51.16Behr is 53
- Hex
- #A9C3C6#A9C6CB in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Paradiso is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Blue Stream 1668ΔE 2.10 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.
- Blue Porcelain 1641ΔE 2.18 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
- Soft Chinchilla 2135-50ΔE 2.26 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.