Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Tavern Taupe N140-4
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Soho Loft (CSP-10), at ΔE 2.82 — very close.
Soho Loft is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.82 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 Soho Loft really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.82very close
- LRV
- 30.44Behr is 30
- Hex
- #999492#9E938F in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
Behr and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Soho Loft reads slightly darker than Tavern Taupe in colour space while carrying the higher published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Soho Loft is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Studio Clay CSP-380ΔE 3.67 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
- Gothic Arch CSP-80ΔE 4.43 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- Evening Skyline CSP-505ΔE 4.76 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points lower.