Benjamin Moore → Behr
Behr equivalent of Benjamin Moore Venezuelan Sea 2054-30
The closest Behr colour is Teal Motif (MQ6-35), at ΔE 2.41 — very close.
Teal Motif is the closest Behr makes, but at ΔE 2.41 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
Why people switch between Benjamin Moore and Behr
Most people comparing Benjamin Moore to Behr 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 Teal Motif really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.41very close
- LRV
- 12Benjamin Moore is 14.08
- Hex
- #006D73#006B76 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
Benjamin Moore and Behr publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Teal Motif reads slightly lighter than Venezuelan Sea in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Behr options
Worth knowing if Teal Motif is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Antigua M460-7ΔE 2.49 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
- Peacock Tail S-H-520ΔE 2.74 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 4.1 points lower.
- The Real Teal P470-7ΔE 4.58 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Venezuelan Sea 2054-30 matched across all 13 brands →