Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Pond's Edge S410-3
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Desert Green (443), at ΔE 2.00 — very close.
Desert Green is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.00 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Desert Green really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.00very close
- LRV
- 54.48Behr is 55
- Hex
- #BAC9B4#B6C9B8 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
Behr and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Desert Green reads slightly lighter than Pond's Edge in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Desert Green is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Nob Hill Sage 450ΔE 2.08 · very close · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 4.5 points higher.
- Pine Forest 451ΔE 2.41 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.6 points lower.
- Woodland Green 459ΔE 2.59 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.