Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Soft Buttercup P290-1
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Soleil (AF-330), at ΔE 1.21 — near-exact.
Soleil is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.21 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 Soleil really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.21near-exact
- LRV
- 79.4Behr is 86
- Hex
- #FCE9BD#FFEDBE in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.6 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Soleil is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Popcorn Kernel 310ΔE 1.30 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 6.8 points lower.
- Old World Romance 303ΔE 1.37 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 5.7 points lower.
- Butter Milk CC-216ΔE 1.37 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 5.7 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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