Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Teal Ice 490A-1
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Light Mint (2046-70), at ΔE 1.13 — near-exact.
Light Mint is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.13 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 Light Mint really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.13near-exact
- LRV
- 81.84Behr is 81
- Hex
- #D5F4ED#D1EFE9 in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Light Mint is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Soft Green 2045-70ΔE 1.20 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
- Baby Green 2047-70ΔE 1.34 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Frosty Mint 2043-70ΔE 1.38 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.