Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Suede Beige MQ3-38
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Pinky Swear (CSP-340), at ΔE 1.39 — near-exact.
Pinky Swear is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.39 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 Pinky Swear really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.39near-exact
- LRV
- 61.11Behr is 59
- Hex
- #DDCCBD#D9C7B9 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Pinky Swear is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Rose Dust 1010ΔE 1.97 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.
- Charmeuse AF-265ΔE 2.13 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
- White Oaks 1080ΔE 2.27 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points higher.