Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Tanzanite P530-7
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Basic Blue (CC-968), at ΔE 2.74 — very close.
Basic Blue is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.74 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 Basic Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.74very close
- LRV
- 8.42Behr is 8
- Hex
- #3F457D#3C4B7E in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Behr and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Basic Blue reads slightly darker than Tanzanite in colour space while carrying the higher published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Basic Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Southern Belle 819ΔE 3.41 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.6 points higher.
- Starry Night Blue 2067-20ΔE 3.55 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Blueberry Hill 812ΔE 3.87 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.