Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr River Road N270-5
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Jackson Tan (HC-46), at ΔE 1.66 — near-exact.
Jackson Tan is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.66 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 Jackson Tan really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.66near-exact
- LRV
- 27.77Behr is 29
- Hex
- #AA896A#AE8D6B in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Jackson Tan is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Autumn Leaf 1131ΔE 2.02 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
- Algonquin Trail 1055ΔE 2.58 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Chowning's Tan CW-195ΔE 2.69 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.