Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Sanctuary PPU9-21
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Elemental (AF-400), at ΔE 1.63 — near-exact.
Elemental is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.63 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 Elemental really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.63near-exact
- LRV
- 40.21Behr is 41
- Hex
- #B1AC8D#B1AE8B in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Elemental is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Lapland AF-410ΔE 1.71 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Ivy Lane 523ΔE 2.26 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
- Bassett Hall Green CW-480ΔE 2.60 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.