Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Smokey Topaz 260F-6
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Old Canal (1132), at ΔE 0.80 — indistinguishable.
Old Canal is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.80 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 Old Canal really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.80indistinguishable
- LRV
- 22.34Behr is 23
- Hex
- #A3795A#A57B5B in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Old Canal is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cappuccino Muffin 1155ΔE 1.79 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Glazed Pear 1092ΔE 2.13 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
- Maryville Brown HC-75ΔE 2.38 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.