Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Sorcerer 760F-7
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Abyss (2128-20), at ΔE 1.00 — indistinguishable.
Abyss is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.00 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 Abyss really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.00indistinguishable
- LRV
- 7.37Behr is 6
- Hex
- #42444B#45464C in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
Behr and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Abyss reads slightly darker than Sorcerer in colour space while carrying the higher published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Abyss is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Witching Hour 2120-30ΔE 1.48 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points higher.
- Deep Indigo 1442ΔE 1.65 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
- Day's End 2133-30ΔE 2.09 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.9 points higher.