Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Rice Curry MQ4-09
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Goldenhurst (196), at ΔE 1.67 — near-exact.
Goldenhurst is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.67 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 Goldenhurst really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.67near-exact
- LRV
- 25.12Behr is 27
- Hex
- #B08749#B2854A in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
Behr and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Goldenhurst reads slightly lighter than Rice Curry in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Goldenhurst is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Turmeric 2160-20ΔE 2.18 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated.
- Caramel Corn 2160-10ΔE 2.25 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
- Golden Retriever 2165-30ΔE 2.35 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.