Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Shoelace OR-W13
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Etiquette (AF-50), at ΔE 1.06 — near-exact.
Etiquette 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 Etiquette really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.06near-exact
- LRV
- 74.03Behr is 78
- Hex
- #E5E0D5#EAE4D9 in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Etiquette is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Seapearl 961ΔE 1.51 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
- China White OC-141ΔE 1.51 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
- Grandma's China CSP-365ΔE 1.51 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.5 points lower.