Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Script Ink N540-6
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Anchor Gray (2126-30), at ΔE 3.68 — close.
Anchor Gray is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 3.68 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Anchor Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.68close
- LRV
- 13.57Behr is 12
- Hex
- #5C6167#60616B in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
Behr and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Anchor Gray reads slightly darker than Script Ink in colour space while carrying the higher published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Anchor Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Blue Gaspe 1435ΔE 3.82 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
- Mythic CSP-510ΔE 4.49 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift.
- Stormy Sky 1616ΔE 4.60 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.