Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Satire MQ5-40
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is North Cascades (1411), at ΔE 1.29 — near-exact.
North Cascades is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.29 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 North Cascades really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.29near-exact
- LRV
- 55.09Behr is 55
- Hex
- #C3C2D0#C4C2CD in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if North Cascades is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Angel's Wings 1423ΔE 2.70 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points higher.
- Winter Gray 2117-60ΔE 2.91 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 6.7 points higher.
- African Violet 2116-50ΔE 3.38 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.3 points lower.