Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Sanderling S220-3
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Venetian Portico (AF-185), at ΔE 1.06 — near-exact.
Venetian Portico is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.06 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 Venetian Portico really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.06near-exact
- LRV
- 41.94Behr is 44
- Hex
- #C4A996#C8AB96 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Venetian Portico is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Deer Field 1159ΔE 1.86 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.
- Cream Soda 1082ΔE 1.99 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
- Winthrop Peach HC-55ΔE 2.31 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.