Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Winsome Hue 530C-3
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Delano Waters (766), at ΔE 1.40 — near-exact.
Delano Waters is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.40 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 Delano Waters really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.40near-exact
- LRV
- 61.11Behr is 63
- Hex
- #A0D6E2#A7D8E1 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Delano Waters is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Old Pickup Blue 2054-60ΔE 1.78 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
- Sea Isle 751ΔE 1.82 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
- California Breeze 757ΔE 2.01 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.