Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Shiitake N220-4
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Waynesboro Taupe (1544), at ΔE 1.06 — near-exact.
Waynesboro Taupe is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.06 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 Waynesboro Taupe really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.06near-exact
- LRV
- 33.45Behr is 32
- Hex
- #A59A8D#A5988A in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Waynesboro Taupe is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Ashley Gray HC-87ΔE 1.06 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
- Creekbed 1006ΔE 1.49 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
- Weimaraner AF-155ΔE 2.20 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.