Benjamin Moore → Behr
Behr equivalent of Benjamin Moore Yorktowne Green HC-133
The closest Behr colour is Underwater (PPU12-20), at ΔE 2.69 — very close.
Underwater is the closest Behr makes, but at ΔE 2.69 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 Underwater really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.69very close
- LRV
- 11Benjamin Moore is 11.1
- Hex
- #4D6162#465A5D 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: Underwater reads slightly lighter than Yorktowne Green 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 Underwater is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Midnight In Ny N440-7ΔE 3.33 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
- Thermal S440-7ΔE 3.46 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 4.1 points lower.
- Silken Pine N430-7ΔE 3.53 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Yorktowne Green HC-133 matched across all 13 brands →