Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Thistle QE-45
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Secret Path (CSP-800), at ΔE 2.33 — very close.
Secret Path is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.33 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 Secret Path really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.33very close
- LRV
- 27.52Behr is 27
- Hex
- #87917A#879281 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.
Behr and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Secret Path reads slightly darker than Thistle 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 Secret Path is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- High Park 467ΔE 2.53 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.4 points higher.
- Carolina Gull 2138-40ΔE 2.86 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted.
- Garden Oasis 699ΔE 3.39 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.