Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Sesame PMD-79
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Roxbury Caramel (HC-42), at ΔE 1.37 — near-exact.
Roxbury Caramel is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.37 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 Roxbury Caramel really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.37near-exact
- LRV
- 40.08Behr is 42
- Hex
- #CAA378#D0A678 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Roxbury Caramel is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Acorn Yellow 2161-40ΔE 1.66 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
- Camel Back 1103ΔE 1.73 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
- Guesthouse 1117ΔE 2.12 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.