Behr Basin Blue vs. Benjamin Moore Bachelor Blue

The colors, each unique in their hue and saturation, embody their own individual beauty and value. Both colors belong to the blue hue family, although their hue angles differ.
Behr M470-2 and Benjamin Moore 1629 differ significantly in saturation. Behr M470-2 is more saturated.
They differ in their values, Behr M470-2 radiating a lighter essence compared to 1629.

Supported paint brands for comparison: Behr, Benjamin Moore, Farrow and Ball, Dulux, Jotun, Little Greene, NCS, Ral Classic, Ral Design, Ral Effect, Sherwin Williams, Valspar, Tikkurila

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Behr Basin Blue vs. Benjamin Moore Bachelor Blue

Technical color comparison for Behr Basin Blue and Benjamin Moore Bachelor Blue
Behr Basin Blue	Benjamin Moore Bachelor Blue
Shared hue scale
12
Hue
188°blue	210°blue
Saturation
44%	11%less saturated
Lightness?
81%	51%darker
LRV?
65.46	23.52looks darker
CIE L?
86.085	54.089looks darker
Color difference ΔE*₀₀?
26.484
Temperature
Cool	Cool

Preview Basin Blue and Bachelor Blue side by side in different rooms

M470-2Basin Blue

Behr

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1629Bachelor Blue

Benjamin Moore

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Please note that the color shown on this page is a representation and might not exactly match the real shade of the cards, fan decks, or color collections. Your monitor, browser, and screen angle can all affect how the paint looks, so it may not be the same as what you see here. All information on this page is based on RGB and HEX values provided by manufacturers.

It's important to keep in mind that the same color may appear differently on various surfaces due to the nature of those surfaces. For example, the same shade will look different on a rough wall compared to the smooth surface of cabinets.