Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Traditional Blue MQ5-57
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Blueberry (2063-30), at ΔE 2.22 — very close.
Blueberry is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.22 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 Blueberry really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.22very close
- LRV
- 12.71Behr is 11
- Hex
- #1A5E89#1F648D in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
Behr and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Blueberry reads slightly darker than Traditional Blue 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 Blueberry is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Bermuda Blue 2061-30ΔE 2.69 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
- Ol' Blue Eyes 2064-30ΔE 3.67 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points higher.
- Seaport Blue 2060-30ΔE 4.04 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 5.1 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Traditional Blue MQ5-57 matched across all 13 brands →