Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Private Black N530-7
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Wrought Iron (2124-10), at ΔE 2.40 — very close.
Wrought Iron is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.40 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 Wrought Iron really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.40very close
- LRV
- 8.17Behr is 7
- Hex
- #494A4B#4C4949 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Wrought Iron is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cordovan Brown ES-62ΔE 2.44 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Deep Indigo 1442ΔE 2.56 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
- Midnight Oil 1631ΔE 2.58 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Private Black N530-7 matched across all 13 brands →