Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Solid Gold M280-6
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Massicot (CW-380), at ΔE 1.96 — near-exact.
Massicot is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.96 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 Massicot really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.96near-exact
- LRV
- 34.15Behr is 37
- Hex
- #C79555#C99B5F in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Massicot is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Coffeehouse Ochre CW-385ΔE 1.99 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
- Morgan Hill Gold 189ΔE 2.35 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.
- Maple Sugar 2160-30ΔE 2.57 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.