Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Squirrel's Nest HDC-FL13-9
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Durango (2137-30), at ΔE 2.87 — very close.
Durango is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.87 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 Durango really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.87very close
- LRV
- 12.27Behr is 11
- Hex
- #645D4E#665E48 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
Behr and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Durango reads slightly darker than Squirrel's Nest 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 Durango is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Evening Grove 1526ΔE 3.08 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.7 points higher.
- Mediterranean Olive 2142-10ΔE 3.09 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Cabin Fever 1540ΔE 3.16 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Squirrel's Nest HDC-FL13-9 matched across all 13 brands →