Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Simple Silhouette 790B-5
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Gray Mountain (1462), at ΔE 1.36 — near-exact.
Gray Mountain is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.36 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 Gray Mountain really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.36near-exact
- LRV
- 18.5Behr is 17
- Hex
- #797271#7A716E in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Gray Mountain is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Bear Creek 1470ΔE 4.29 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
- Kasbah AF-640ΔE 4.42 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Windy City CSP-150ΔE 4.50 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
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