Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Sunstone M430-4
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Dreamcatcher (640), at ΔE 1.37 — near-exact.
Dreamcatcher is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.37 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 Dreamcatcher really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.37near-exact
- LRV
- 48.3Behr is 46
- Hex
- #9CC1B2#99BCAE in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Dreamcatcher is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Appalachian Trail 633ΔE 1.89 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
- St. Lucia Teal 683ΔE 2.27 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
- Covington Blue HC-138ΔE 2.69 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.