Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Shell Brook 690E-1
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Venetian Marble (2114-70), at ΔE 1.20 — near-exact.
Venetian Marble is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.20 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 Venetian Marble really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.20near-exact
- LRV
- 79.36Behr is 81
- Hex
- #ECE7E5#EEE7E6 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Venetian Marble is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Pink Essence 881ΔE 1.49 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
- Bridal Rose 1247ΔE 1.72 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.2 points lower.
- Oyster 2115-70ΔE 1.90 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.