Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Sweet Pastel MQ3-39
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Careless Whispers (1214), at ΔE 1.09 — near-exact.
Careless Whispers is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.09 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 Careless Whispers really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.09near-exact
- LRV
- 58.72Behr is 62
- Hex
- #E8C6B0#EDC8B1 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.3 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Careless Whispers is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Orange Creamsicle 059ΔE 1.45 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
- Melon Cup 101ΔE 1.79 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
- Forever Young 066ΔE 2.02 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.2 points higher.