Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue vs. Behr Whale Gray

We understand how important it is to remember the details. The colors, each with their own unique beauty and value, are truly special. Both colors belong to the blue hue family, although their hue angles differ.
Benjamin Moore HC-156 and Behr N470-6 differ significantly in saturation. Benjamin Moore HC-156 is more saturated.
Despite their differences, both colors share a similar value, with Benjamin Moore HC-156 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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Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue vs. Behr Whale Gray

Technical color comparison for Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue and Behr Whale Gray
Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue	Behr Whale Gray
Shared hue scale
12
Hue
210°blue	193°blue
Saturation
21%	9%less saturated
Lightness?
36%	38%lighter
LRV?
11.97	13.00looks lighter
CIE L?
37.816	42.59looks lighter
Color difference ΔE*₀₀?
8.445
Temperature
Cool	Cool

Preview Van Deusen Blue and Whale Gray side by side in different rooms

HC-156Van Deusen Blue

Benjamin Moore

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N470-6Whale Gray

Behr

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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.