Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr River Forest MQ6-54
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Boreal Forest (AF-480), at ΔE 3.18 — very close.
Boreal Forest is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 3.18 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Boreal Forest really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.18very close
- LRV
- 12.17Behr is 10
- Hex
- #535F4E#545B45 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Boreal Forest is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Backwoods 469ΔE 3.42 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points higher.
- Vintage Vogue 462ΔE 3.45 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
- Chimichurri CSP-810ΔE 3.99 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.