Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Plymouth Notch 180E-3
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Sonoma Clay (1242), at ΔE 1.23 — near-exact.
Sonoma Clay is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.23 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
Why people switch between Behr and Benjamin Moore
Most people comparing Behr to Benjamin Moore 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 Sonoma Clay really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.23near-exact
- LRV
- 49.42Behr is 48
- Hex
- #CFB7B1#CDB3AC in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Sonoma Clay is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cedar Ridge 1233ΔE 2.32 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
- Allspice 2101-50ΔE 2.64 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.7 points lower.
- Just Beige 2095-50ΔE 2.78 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.3 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Plymouth Notch 180E-3 matched across all 13 brands →