Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Squash Bisque M240-5
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Beeswax (2157-40), at ΔE 1.68 — near-exact.
Beeswax is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.68 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 Beeswax really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.68near-exact
- LRV
- 52Behr is 50
- Hex
- #EEB783#E7B17C in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Beeswax is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Persian Melon 117ΔE 2.38 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Canyonlands 109ΔE 2.65 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Golden Mist 2158-40ΔE 2.92 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Squash Bisque M240-5 matched across all 13 brands →