Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Tidal M510-6
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Prussian Blue (CW-625), at ΔE 3.04 — very close.
Prussian Blue is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 3.04 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 Prussian Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.04very close
- LRV
- 12.17Behr is 11
- Hex
- #325A7D#40607C in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
Behr and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Prussian Blue reads slightly darker than Tidal 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 Prussian Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Lucerne AF-530ΔE 3.57 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.
- Van Deusen Blue HC-156ΔE 3.93 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- New York State of Mind 805ΔE 4.37 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.