Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Zen PPU11-14
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Catalina Blue (703), at ΔE 1.69 — near-exact.
Catalina Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.69 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 Catalina Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.69near-exact
- LRV
- 48.11Behr is 47
- Hex
- #AABEB4#AABAAF in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Catalina Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Wythe Blue HC-143ΔE 1.69 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- Pleasant Valley 696ΔE 1.89 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 3.5 points higher.
- Woodland Green 459ΔE 2.31 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.