Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Spiced Berry S150-6
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Burnt Russet (042), at ΔE 1.31 — near-exact.
Burnt Russet is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.31 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 Burnt Russet really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.31near-exact
- LRV
- 12.25Behr is 12
- Hex
- #884D45#8A5148 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated.
Behr and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Burnt Russet reads slightly darker than Spiced Berry 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 Burnt Russet is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Onondaga Clay 1204ΔE 1.38 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
- Twilight Dreams 049ΔE 1.51 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
- St. George Red CW-245ΔE 2.06 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.