Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Smart White 730A-1
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Gardenia (AF-10), at ΔE 0.62 — indistinguishable.
Gardenia is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.62 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 Gardenia really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.62indistinguishable
- LRV
- 85.03Behr is 90
- Hex
- #F3F0E9#F6F3EC in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Gardenia is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Alabaster 876ΔE 0.83 · indistinguishable · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 4.9 points lower.
- Atrium White OC-145ΔE 0.83 · indistinguishable · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 4.9 points lower.
- Opulence 879ΔE 0.99 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.