Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr So Merlot PPU1-15
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Cherokee Brick (2082-30), at ΔE 2.34 — very close.
Cherokee Brick is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.34 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 Cherokee Brick really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.34very close
- LRV
- 13.41Behr is 12
- Hex
- #8C5059#84525A in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Cherokee Brick is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Barrett Brick CW-350ΔE 2.34 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
- Love Affair 1266ΔE 2.76 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
- New London Burgundy HC-61ΔE 4.33 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.