Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Washed Denim M530-4
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Steel Blue (823), at ΔE 1.74 — near-exact.
Steel Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.74 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 Steel Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.74near-exact
- LRV
- 35.27Behr is 33
- Hex
- #879EBF#819DBE in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Steel Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Pressed Violet CSP-520ΔE 3.33 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.7 points higher.
- Denim Wash 838ΔE 4.07 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
- Harlequin Blue 830ΔE 4.38 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 5.3 points higher.