Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Very Navy M500-7
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Hale Navy (HC-154), at ΔE 3.25 — very close.
Hale Navy is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 3.25 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 Hale Navy really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.25very close
- LRV
- 8.36Behr is 6
- Hex
- #434B56#3A4859 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Hale Navy is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Gentleman's Gray 2062-20ΔE 3.54 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
- Washington Blue CW-630ΔE 3.54 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
- Hudson Bay 1680ΔE 3.61 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.8 points higher.