Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Potting Soil N360-7
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Dragon's Breath (1547), at ΔE 2.42 — very close.
Dragon's Breath is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.42 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 Dragon's Breath really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.42very close
- LRV
- 9.18Behr is 9
- Hex
- #55514A#595147 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Behr and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Dragon's Breath reads slightly darker than Potting Soil in colour space while carrying the higher published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Dragon's Breath is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Willow CC-542ΔE 2.46 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Char Brown 2137-20ΔE 2.57 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated.
- Green Grove 2138-20ΔE 3.24 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.