Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Underwater PPU12-20
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Vanderberg Blue (721), at ΔE 2.69 — very close.
Vanderberg Blue is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.69 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 Vanderberg Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.69very close
- LRV
- 11.1Behr is 11
- Hex
- #465A5D#4D6162 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift.
Behr and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Vanderberg Blue reads slightly darker than Underwater 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 Vanderberg Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Yorktowne Green HC-133ΔE 2.69 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift.
- Mediterranean Teal 2123-10ΔE 3.65 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift.
- Nocturnal Gray 2135-30ΔE 4.17 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.