Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Simply Elegant ICC-84
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Love Affair (1266), at ΔE 4.38 — close.
Love Affair is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 4.38 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Love Affair really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.38close
- LRV
- 13.77Behr is 13
- Hex
- #85595D#7C5B65 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Love Affair is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Kalamata AF-630ΔE 4.59 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
- Pinch of Spice 1449ΔE 4.98 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
- Cabernet 2116-30ΔE 5.99 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Simply Elegant ICC-84 matched across all 13 brands →