Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Real Cork S280-4
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Cafe Royal (1130), at ΔE 1.60 — near-exact.
Cafe Royal is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.60 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 Cafe Royal really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.60near-exact
- LRV
- 39.54Behr is 38
- Hex
- #C5A485#C1A17F in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Cafe Royal is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Farm Fresh AF-360ΔE 1.81 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
- Saddle Tan 1124ΔE 2.41 · very close · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 4.2 points lower.
- Brookline Beige HC-47ΔE 2.48 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.