Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Sand Motif PPU4-13
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Arizona Tan (2162-50), at ΔE 0.82 — indistinguishable.
Arizona Tan is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.82 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 Arizona Tan really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.82indistinguishable
- LRV
- 55.77Behr is 59
- Hex
- #DBC3A4#DDC6A8 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Arizona Tan is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Alpaca 1074ΔE 1.31 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Yellow Squash 2161-50ΔE 1.39 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
- Squire Hill Buff 1068ΔE 1.42 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points lower.