Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Sail Cloth N300-1
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Collector's Item (AF-45), at ΔE 1.08 — near-exact.
Collector's Item is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.08 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 Collector's Item really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.08near-exact
- LRV
- 81.27Behr is 78
- Hex
- #F1EADC#ECE5D7 in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 3.3 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Collector's Item is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- White Down 970ΔE 1.20 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
- Lime White CW-95ΔE 1.34 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.6 points lower.
- French Macaroon CSP-335ΔE 1.53 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.1 points lower.