Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Royal Gold M280-4
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Roasted Sesame Seed (2160-40), at ΔE 2.00 — near-exact.
Roasted Sesame Seed is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 2.00 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 Roasted Sesame Seed really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.00near-exact
- LRV
- 50.62Behr is 54
- Hex
- #E0B97F#E1BC8A in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Roasted Sesame Seed is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Honeymoon AF-345ΔE 2.52 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points lower.
- Dark Beige 2165-40ΔE 2.58 · very close · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 7.2 points lower.
- Golden Mist 2158-40ΔE 2.74 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.