Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Spirit Warrior T18-12
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Habanero Pepper (1306), at ΔE 2.13 — very close.
Habanero Pepper is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.13 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Habanero Pepper really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.13very close
- LRV
- 20.58Behr is 21
- Hex
- #D2564A#D45341 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Behr and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Habanero Pepper reads slightly lighter than Spirit Warrior in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Habanero Pepper is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Salsa 2009-20ΔE 2.28 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Warm Comfort 2010-20ΔE 2.51 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
- Piñata 007ΔE 2.53 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Spirit Warrior T18-12 matched across all 13 brands →