Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Shark Tooth BWC-17
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Old Prairie (OC-42), at ΔE 0.77 — indistinguishable.
Old Prairie is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.77 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 Old Prairie really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.77indistinguishable
- LRV
- 72.22Behr is 75
- Hex
- #E2E0D1#E4E1D3 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Old Prairie is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- French Canvas 1514ΔE 0.80 · indistinguishable · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
- Gray Mist 962ΔE 0.82 · indistinguishable · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
- Hushed Hue 1520ΔE 0.85 · indistinguishable · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 4.1 points lower.