Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Sunflower Seed P270-3
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Suntan Yellow (2155-50), at ΔE 1.75 — near-exact.
Suntan Yellow is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.75 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 Suntan Yellow really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.75near-exact
- LRV
- 70.45Behr is 80
- Hex
- #FBDC9F#FFE3A9 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.6 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Suntan Yellow is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sun Blossom 149ΔE 1.84 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.6 points lower.
- Shooting Star 304ΔE 1.91 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points lower.
- Morning Sunshine 2018-50ΔE 2.04 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.3 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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