Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Riviera Beach PPU7-07
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Pensive (AF-140), at ΔE 1.81 — near-exact.
Pensive is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.81 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 Pensive really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.81near-exact
- LRV
- 42.01Behr is 44
- Hex
- #BDAA95#C0AE96 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Pensive is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Truffle AF-130ΔE 1.82 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Kangaroo AF-145ΔE 2.18 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift.
- Hillsborough Beige 1033ΔE 2.64 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.5 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Riviera Beach PPU7-07 matched across all 13 brands →