Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Wave Crest 540E-1
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Whispering Spring (2136-70), at ΔE 1.18 — near-exact.
Whispering Spring is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.18 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 Whispering Spring really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.18near-exact
- LRV
- 77.79Behr is 79
- Hex
- #DCE7E6#DCE9EA in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Whispering Spring is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Polar Ice 1660ΔE 1.67 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 5.3 points lower.
- Constellation AF-540ΔE 1.85 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 6.3 points lower.
- Winter Ice 866ΔE 1.97 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.9 points lower.