Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Spring Wheat MQ2-30
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Shelburne Buff (HC-28), at ΔE 1.56 — near-exact.
Shelburne Buff is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.56 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 Shelburne Buff really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.56near-exact
- LRV
- 47.16Behr is 48
- Hex
- #CBB58D#C9B693 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Shelburne Buff is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Oat Straw AF-340ΔE 1.78 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
- Coastal Path AF-380ΔE 1.89 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points lower.
- Candle Glow CSP-1015ΔE 2.03 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.