Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Soft Denim ICC-46
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Gentle Gray (1626), at ΔE 1.64 — near-exact.
Gentle Gray is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.64 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 Gentle Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.64near-exact
- LRV
- 57.2Behr is 55
- Hex
- #C0CACD#B9C6CA in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Gentle Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Smoke 2122-40ΔE 1.77 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
- Mt. Rainier Gray 2129-60ΔE 2.21 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.5 points higher.
- Silver Gray 2131-60ΔE 2.46 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 5.3 points higher.