Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Toffee Tart M250-6
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Venetian Gold (2158-20), at ΔE 2.21 — very close.
Venetian Gold is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.21 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 Venetian Gold really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.21very close
- LRV
- 28.1Behr is 30
- Hex
- #C68745#C08950 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
Behr and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Venetian Gold reads slightly lighter than Toffee Tart 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 Venetian Gold is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Golden Retriever 2165-30ΔE 2.31 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
- Butterscotch Sundae 1147ΔE 2.94 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
- Turmeric 2160-20ΔE 3.12 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points lower.