Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Summer Citrus S-G-270
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Startling Orange (2016-10), at ΔE 1.73 — near-exact.
Startling Orange is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.73 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 Startling Orange really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.73near-exact
- LRV
- 32.31Behr is 36
- Hex
- #F47C1B#F8822A in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.7 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Startling Orange is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Orange Burst 2015-20ΔE 1.76 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.1 points lower.
- Citrus Orange 2016-20ΔE 1.93 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
- Calypso Orange 2015-30ΔE 2.32 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Summer Citrus S-G-270 matched across all 13 brands →