Behr Poseidon vs. Benjamin Moore Sweet Basil

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 S480-6 leans towards blue hues, while Benjamin Moore 455 is green.
Behr S480-6 and Benjamin Moore 455 differ significantly in saturation. Behr S480-6 is more saturated.
Despite their differences, both colors share a similar value, Behr S480-6 radiating a lighter essence compared to 455.

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 Poseidon vs. Benjamin Moore Sweet Basil
Technical color comparison for Behr Poseidon and Benjamin Moore Sweet Basil
Behr PoseidonBenjamin Moore Sweet Basil
Shared hue scale
12
Hue
198°blue100°green
Saturation
28%13%less saturated
Lightness?Simple 0–100% measure derived from the minimum and maximum sRGB channels. Use CIE L* for perceptual lightness.
38%35%darker
LRV?Light Reflectance Value measures the percentage of light reflected by a color, from 0 for absolute black to 100 for pure white.
12.5013.51looks lighter
CIE L?Perceptual lightness. CIE Lab lightness ranges from 0 for black to 100 for diffuse white.
43.48141.265looks darker
Color difference ΔE*₀₀?CIE color difference. Smaller is closer: about 0–1 is imperceptible, 1–2 just noticeable, 2–5 a small difference, 5–10 clear, and more than 10 very different.
19.764
Temperature
CoolCool
Preview Poseidon and Sweet Basil side by side in different rooms

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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.

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