Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Scroll N280-1
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Hazelnut Cream (2161-60), at ΔE 0.53 — indistinguishable.
Hazelnut Cream is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.53 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 Hazelnut Cream really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.53indistinguishable
- LRV
- 75.46Behr is 76
- Hex
- #F1E1CC#EFE0CB in Behr
Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
Behr and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Hazelnut Cream reads slightly lighter than Scroll in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Hazelnut Cream is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- French Manicure 1086ΔE 0.61 · indistinguishable · The candidate is lighter.
- Crème Caramel 910ΔE 0.71 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.
- Onyx White 1135ΔE 1.08 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.