Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Radiance MQ4-07
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Kurkuma (AF-350), at ΔE 1.05 — near-exact.
Kurkuma is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.05 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 Kurkuma really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.05near-exact
- LRV
- 31.67Behr is 31
- Hex
- #B99257#BB9157 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Kurkuma is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Golden Retriever 2165-30ΔE 2.27 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
- Sandy Valley 1112ΔE 2.60 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
- French Horn 195ΔE 2.71 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.