Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Shadow Taupe BNC-24
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Beige Gray (ES-51), at ΔE 1.25 — near-exact.
Beige Gray is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.25 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 Beige Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.25near-exact
- LRV
- 40.57Behr is 30
- Hex
- #A2947F#A09482 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 10.6 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Beige Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Weimaraner AF-155ΔE 1.32 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Raccoon Hollow 978ΔE 1.34 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
- Cole Stone CW-60ΔE 1.56 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points higher.