Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Shadows PPU25-03
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Burnt Ember (CSP-120), at ΔE 2.33 — very close.
Burnt Ember is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.33 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 Burnt Ember really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.33very close
- LRV
- 15.5Behr is 15
- Hex
- #6A6967#6B6D6A in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.
Behr and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Burnt Ember reads slightly darker than Shadows 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 Burnt Ember is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Rocky Coast 1595ΔE 2.53 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
- Gunmetal 1602ΔE 2.63 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
- Kitty Gray 1589ΔE 2.85 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.