Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Squash 290B-6
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Golden Archway (146), at ΔE 2.35 — very close.
Golden Archway is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.35 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 Golden Archway really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.35very close
- LRV
- 47.7Behr is 49
- Hex
- #F8AC57#F3AD51 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
Behr and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Golden Archway reads slightly lighter than Squash 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 Golden Archway is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Pan for Gold 181ΔE 3.21 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Sunflower Fields 174ΔE 3.21 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Natural ES-10ΔE 3.81 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points lower.