Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Roasted Squash S280-7
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Acorn (1125), at ΔE 1.43 — near-exact.
Acorn is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.43 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 Acorn really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.43near-exact
- LRV
- 20.51Behr is 19
- Hex
- #977555#96724F in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Acorn is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Baked Pretzel 1126ΔE 1.75 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
- Valley Forge Brown HC-74ΔE 1.75 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
- Fort Sumner Tan 1119ΔE 1.97 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Roasted Squash S280-7 matched across all 13 brands →