Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Thundercloud S520-5
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Old Blue Jeans (839), at ΔE 2.29 — very close.
Old Blue Jeans is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.29 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 Old Blue Jeans really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.29very close
- LRV
- 25.34Behr is 23
- Hex
- #6B89A3#70869D in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Old Blue Jeans is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Bachelor Blue 1629ΔE 3.71 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.
- Stratford Blue 831ΔE 4.09 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
- Blue Nose 1678ΔE 4.10 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.