Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Sage Brush S370-3
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Mesquite (501), at ΔE 1.53 — near-exact.
Mesquite is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.53 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 Mesquite really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.53near-exact
- LRV
- 53.24Behr is 52
- Hex
- #C3C6A4#BFC1A2 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Mesquite is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Burgess Green CW-485ΔE 1.98 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.6 points lower.
- Lichen Stone CSP-820ΔE 2.57 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
- Lily Pad 480ΔE 2.70 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.