Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Wind Speed S450-2
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Fantasy Blue (716), at ΔE 1.41 — near-exact.
Fantasy Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.41 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 Fantasy Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.41near-exact
- LRV
- 63.33Behr is 64
- Hex
- #C2D5D6#BFD6D9 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Fantasy Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Dusky Blue 1640ΔE 1.45 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.
- Ashwood Gray 1654ΔE 1.97 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points lower.
- Glacier Blue 1653ΔE 2.05 · very close · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 5.6 points higher.