Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Tucson Teal 500B-7
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Tropical Teal (734), at ΔE 2.52 — very close.
Tropical Teal is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.52 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 Tropical Teal really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.52very close
- LRV
- 21.36Behr is 18
- Hex
- #00898A#00858B in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Tropical Teal is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Surf Blue 2056-30ΔE 2.80 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Salzburg Blue 755ΔE 5.06 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Gulf Shores 665ΔE 5.14 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.2 points higher.