Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr River Mud PMD-102
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Clay (1034), at ΔE 1.48 — near-exact.
Clay is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.48 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 Clay really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.48near-exact
- LRV
- 27.85Behr is 27
- Hex
- #A58D72#A08B71 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Clay is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Algonquin Trail 1055ΔE 2.36 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Alexandria Beige HC-77ΔE 2.85 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Smoky Ash 986ΔE 3.07 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.