Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Riviera Sand 320E-3
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Fennel Seed (1101), at ΔE 1.28 — near-exact.
Fennel Seed is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.28 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 Fennel Seed really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.28near-exact
- LRV
- 57.54Behr is 59
- Hex
- #E3C79D#DFC6A0 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.
Behr and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Fennel Seed reads slightly lighter than Riviera Sand in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Fennel Seed is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Squire Hill Buff 1068ΔE 1.62 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.3 points lower.
- Byrd Beige CW-365ΔE 1.65 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated.
- Silver Gray ES-70ΔE 1.76 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points higher.