Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Swan Sea 500F-4
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Rhine River (689), at ΔE 2.25 — very close.
Rhine River is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.25 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 Rhine River really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.25very close
- LRV
- 47.1Behr is 50
- Hex
- #A4BBB6#A6C1BF in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Rhine River is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Wedgewood Gray HC-146ΔE 2.59 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
- Paradiso 717ΔE 2.60 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
- Kensington Green 710ΔE 2.91 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.