Behr Explorer Blue vs. Behr Desert Coral

We understand how important it is to remember the details. The colors, each with their own unique beauty and value, are truly special. It's important to note that the colors have different hues. Behr M470-5 leans towards blue hues, while Behr HDC-MD-05 is red.
Behr HDC-MD-05 is more saturated than Explorer Blue
Despite their differences, both colors share a similar value, with Behr M470-5 being darker.

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 Explorer Blue vs. Behr Desert Coral

Technical color comparison for Behr Explorer Blue and Behr Desert Coral
Behr Explorer Blue	Behr Desert Coral
Shared hue scale
12
Hue
190°blue	6°red
Saturation
38%	57%more saturated
Lightness?
52%	58%lighter
LRV?
27.28	23.00looks darker
CIE L?
62.905	55.476looks darker
Color difference ΔE*₀₀?
52.496
Temperature
Cool	Warm

Preview Explorer Blue and Desert Coral side by side in different rooms

M470-5Explorer Blue

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HDC-MD-05Desert Coral

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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.