Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Poncho S240-5
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Serengeti Sand (2164-40), at ΔE 1.23 — near-exact.
Serengeti Sand 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 Serengeti Sand really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.23near-exact
- LRV
- 30.22Behr is 31
- Hex
- #B18E74#B49073 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Serengeti Sand is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Chadwick Brown 1160ΔE 1.73 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Autumn Leaf 1131ΔE 2.55 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Beach House Beige 1083ΔE 2.57 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.