Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Tropical Pool 550A-2
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Watercolor Blue (793), at ΔE 1.90 — near-exact.
Watercolor Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.90 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 Watercolor Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.90near-exact
- LRV
- 66.2Behr is 70
- Hex
- #B9D9E7#BFDEEF in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.8 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Watercolor Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Bashful Blue 2065-70ΔE 2.39 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Mediterranean Breeze 799ΔE 2.55 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.7 points lower.
- Sapphireberry 2063-60ΔE 2.58 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 6.3 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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