Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Pumpkin Seed S260-2
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Yellow Squash (2161-50), at ΔE 0.80 — indistinguishable.
Yellow Squash is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.80 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 Yellow Squash really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.80indistinguishable
- LRV
- 60.24Behr is 59
- Hex
- #E3C9AA#E0C7AA in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Yellow Squash is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Home Sweet Home 1088ΔE 1.06 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
- Powder Puff 1143ΔE 1.37 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.6 points higher.
- Arizona Tan 2162-50ΔE 1.46 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.