Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr September Sun QE-19
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Melon Popsicle (2016-50), at ΔE 0.99 — indistinguishable.
Melon Popsicle is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.99 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 Melon Popsicle really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.99indistinguishable
- LRV
- 70.66Behr is 72
- Hex
- #FFD8A6#FDD7A2 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
Behr and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Melon Popsicle reads slightly lighter than September Sun 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 Melon Popsicle is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Asbury Sand 2156-50ΔE 1.15 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 5.3 points lower.
- Orange Froth 151ΔE 1.28 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
- Pineapple Orange 158ΔE 1.44 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.4 points lower.