Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Sweet Honey PMD-74
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is August Morning (2156-40), at ΔE 2.05 — very close.
August Morning is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.05 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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)
- 2.05very close
- LRV
- 49.65Behr is 51
- Hex
- #ECB36D#F0B160 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
Behr and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: August Morning reads slightly lighter than Sweet Honey in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if August Morning is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Pan for Gold 181ΔE 2.19 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points lower.
- Natural ES-10ΔE 2.75 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.3 points lower.
- Honeybell 145ΔE 2.77 · very close · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 3.7 points higher.