Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Soft Boiled P270-6
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Citrus Blast (2018-30), at ΔE 1.49 — near-exact.
Citrus Blast is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.49 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 Citrus Blast really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.49near-exact
- LRV
- 51.74Behr is 55
- Hex
- #FFB229#FFB737 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Citrus Blast is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Oxford Gold 315ΔE 1.83 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Bumble Bee Yellow 2020-10ΔE 2.66 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 5.4 points lower.
- Mardi Gras Gold 2019-10ΔE 2.78 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.9 points lower.