Benjamin Moore → Behr
Behr equivalent of Benjamin Moore Watertown 818
The closest Behr colour is Neon Blue (PPU15-06), at ΔE 2.15 — very close.
Neon Blue is the closest Behr makes, but at ΔE 2.15 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 Neon Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.15very close
- LRV
- 22Benjamin Moore is 22.6
- Hex
- #5D83B3#5B7EB7 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
Benjamin Moore and Behr publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Neon Blue reads slightly lighter than Watertown 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 Neon Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Integrity P530-5ΔE 4.13 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
- Cowgirl Blue M530-5ΔE 4.58 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Glass Sapphire PPU14-02ΔE 5.28 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.6 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Watertown 818 matched across all 13 brands →