Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Shangri La 140D-6
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Santa Fe Pottery (1287), at ΔE 2.41 — very close.
Santa Fe Pottery is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.41 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 Santa Fe Pottery really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.41very close
- LRV
- 18.16Behr is 18
- Hex
- #AB5F5E#B25D62 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Behr and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Santa Fe Pottery reads slightly darker than Shangri La 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 Santa Fe Pottery is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Vibrant Blush 2081-30ΔE 3.07 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
- Rouge 2084-30ΔE 3.16 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Mardi Gras 1342ΔE 3.75 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.