Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Ripe Wheat 310E-3
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Sweeney Yellow (CW-370), at ΔE 1.20 — near-exact.
Sweeney Yellow is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.20 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 Sweeney Yellow really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.20near-exact
- LRV
- 56.15Behr is 58
- Hex
- #E1C491#E3C494 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Sweeney Yellow is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Fennel Seed 1101ΔE 1.72 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted.
- Dijon 193ΔE 1.87 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.8 points lower.
- Shortbread CSP-970ΔE 2.03 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.1 points lower.