Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Soft Wheat BXC-40
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Sepia Tan (1116), at ΔE 1.20 — near-exact.
Sepia Tan is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.20 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 Sepia Tan really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.20near-exact
- LRV
- 51.37Behr is 53
- Hex
- #DABD98#D9BD9C in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Sepia Tan is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Terra Bella AF-195ΔE 1.65 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
- Arizona Tan 2162-50ΔE 1.96 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.
- Tucson Tan 1144ΔE 2.05 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points higher.