Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Window Pane 470A-1
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Crème de Mint (2036-70), at ΔE 0.46 — indistinguishable.
Crème de Mint is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.46 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 Crème de Mint really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.46indistinguishable
- LRV
- 84.96Behr is 86
- Hex
- #E2F5E9#E1F4E7 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Behr and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Crème de Mint reads slightly lighter than Window Pane in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Crème de Mint is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sweet Honeydew Melon 2033-70ΔE 1.55 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Italian Ice Green 2035-70ΔE 1.60 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 5.3 points lower.
- Carried Away 849ΔE 1.60 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 6.7 points lower.