Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Rosewater S170-2
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Rosetone (1186), at ΔE 1.06 — near-exact.
Rosetone is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.06 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 Rosetone really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.06near-exact
- LRV
- 60.09Behr is 61
- Hex
- #E5C8BF#E2C8BF in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
Behr and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Rosetone reads slightly lighter than Rosewater 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 Rosetone is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Pale Petal 1178ΔE 1.62 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.6 points lower.
- Bermuda Sands 2100-60ΔE 1.83 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.
- Pale Cherry Blossom 2101-60ΔE 2.01 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.