Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Slender Reed S290-3
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Sepia Tan (1116), at ΔE 1.38 — near-exact.
Sepia Tan is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.38 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 Sepia Tan really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.38near-exact
- LRV
- 51.37Behr is 57
- Hex
- #DABD98#DEC29F in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 5.6 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Sepia Tan is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Arizona Tan 2162-50ΔE 1.53 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
- Tucson Tan 1144ΔE 1.62 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
- Monarch Gold 1109ΔE 1.70 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.7 points higher.