Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Retro Gold M300-7A
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Corduroy (2153-20), at ΔE 1.50 — near-exact.
Corduroy is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.50 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 Corduroy really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.50near-exact
- LRV
- 21.51Behr is 21
- Hex
- #A07A35#9B7939 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Corduroy is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Golden Bark 2153-10ΔE 2.71 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Grecian Gold 224ΔE 3.65 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
- Brazen 259ΔE 3.65 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.