Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Subtle Touch 790E-1
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Graytint (1611), at ΔE 0.81 — indistinguishable.
Graytint is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.81 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 Graytint really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.81indistinguishable
- LRV
- 68.56Behr is 71
- Hex
- #D8D9D8#DBDBD9 in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Graytint is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Silver Bells 1458ΔE 1.64 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
- Shoreline 1471ΔE 1.65 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.3 points lower.
- Pearl River 871ΔE 1.65 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.