Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Sunburst PPU6-03
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is August Morning (2156-40), at ΔE 0.61 — indistinguishable.
August Morning is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.61 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 August Morning really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.61indistinguishable
- LRV
- 49.65Behr is 51
- Hex
- #ECB36D#EDB36F in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if August Morning is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Gamboge CW-285ΔE 1.56 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
- Soft Marigold 160ΔE 1.88 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
- Eye of the Tiger 188ΔE 2.50 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.1 points lower.