Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Tropical Sea HDC-MD-22
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Poseidon (664), at ΔE 3.01 — very close.
Poseidon is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 3.01 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 Poseidon really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.01very close
- LRV
- 31.43Behr is 29
- Hex
- #00A6A1#03A598 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Poseidon is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Albuquerque Teal 607ΔE 4.56 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
- Sea of Green 657ΔE 5.16 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.4 points higher.
- Captivating Teal 649ΔE 5.34 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Tropical Sea HDC-MD-22 matched across all 13 brands →