Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Sharkskin PPU25-04
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Platinum Gray (HC-179), at ΔE 1.76 — near-exact.
Platinum Gray is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.76 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 Platinum Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.76near-exact
- LRV
- 39.64Behr is 38
- Hex
- #A8A9A3#A4A6A3 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Platinum Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Storm AF-700ΔE 1.92 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.
- Slate CW-700ΔE 2.02 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- Cobblestone Path 1606ΔE 2.67 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.