Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Tahitian Sky M460-1
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Arctic Blue (2050-60), at ΔE 1.32 — near-exact.
Arctic Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.32 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 Arctic Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.32near-exact
- LRV
- 70.86Behr is 77
- Hex
- #C4E3E1#C9E9E7 in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 6.1 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Arctic Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Jack Frost 729ΔE 1.73 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.9 points lower.
- Forget Me Not 2049-60ΔE 1.79 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.6 points lower.
- Barely Teal 2048-70ΔE 1.92 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 4.1 points higher.