Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Velvet Morning 520E-3
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Chesapeake Blue (CW-595), at ΔE 1.10 — near-exact.
Chesapeake Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.10 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 Chesapeake Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.10near-exact
- LRV
- 48.88Behr is 50
- Hex
- #94C0C6#96C4CB in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Chesapeake Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Blue Rapids 745ΔE 1.58 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.
- Passion Blue 2053-50ΔE 1.60 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Tranquil Blue 2051-50ΔE 1.87 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Velvet Morning 520E-3 matched across all 13 brands →