Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Turquoise BIC-53
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Bracken Blue (CW-600), at ΔE 1.55 — near-exact.
Bracken Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.55 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 Bracken Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.55near-exact
- LRV
- 33.3Behr is 31
- Hex
- #69A2AB#5FA0AB in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Bracken Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Blue Lake 2053-40ΔE 2.03 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
- Ash Blue 2057-40ΔE 3.06 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
- Seaside Resort 725ΔE 3.44 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 5.9 points higher.