Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Silhouette N540-4
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Wisteria (AF-585), at ΔE 1.74 — near-exact.
Wisteria is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.74 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 Wisteria really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.74near-exact
- LRV
- 34.8Behr is 32
- Hex
- #9C9CA6#9698A2 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Wisteria is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sweatshirt Gray 2126-40ΔE 4.25 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Pewter 2121-30ΔE 4.56 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
- Faded Violet CSP-455ΔE 4.57 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.