Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Sterling 780E-3
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Sterling (1591), at ΔE 0.94 — indistinguishable.
Sterling is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.94 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 Sterling really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.94indistinguishable
- LRV
- 62.33Behr is 65
- Hex
- #CED2CE#D1D4D1 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Sterling is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Silvery Moon 1604ΔE 0.95 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
- Alaskan Husky 1479ΔE 1.20 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.
- Whisper CSP-500ΔE 1.63 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.