Benjamin Moore → Behr
Behr equivalent of Benjamin Moore Yin Yang 824
The closest Behr colour is Cowgirl Blue (M530-5), at ΔE 2.39 — very close.
Cowgirl Blue is the closest Behr makes, but at ΔE 2.39 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 Cowgirl Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.39very close
- LRV
- 23Benjamin Moore is 23.2
- Hex
- #6A87AB#6A82A8 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift.
Benjamin Moore and Behr publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Cowgirl Blue reads slightly lighter than Yin Yang 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 Cowgirl Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Brisk Blue S530-5ΔE 3.17 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
- Neon Blue PPU15-06ΔE 3.63 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
- Thundercloud S520-5ΔE 5.02 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Yin Yang 824 matched across all 13 brands →