Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Violet Water T12-17
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Celestia Blue (1429), at ΔE 1.16 — near-exact.
Celestia Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.16 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 Celestia Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.16near-exact
- LRV
- 66.13Behr is 67
- Hex
- #D0D5E3#D2D6E6 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Celestia Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Lavender Secret 1415ΔE 2.02 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 6.1 points higher.
- Whispering Wind 1416ΔE 2.14 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
- Lavender Ice 2069-60ΔE 2.37 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.