Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Pure Earth PPU7-05
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Alexandria Beige (HC-77), at ΔE 1.76 — near-exact.
Alexandria Beige is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.76 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 Alexandria Beige really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.76near-exact
- LRV
- 29.03Behr is 31
- Hex
- #A3927C#A79480 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Alexandria Beige is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cabot Trail 998ΔE 2.27 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.9 points lower.
- Beige Gray ES-51ΔE 2.69 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.6 points higher.
- Weimaraner AF-155ΔE 2.82 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.