Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Topiary Tint 440E-3
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Desert Green (443), at ΔE 0.78 — indistinguishable.
Desert Green is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.78 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 Desert Green really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.78indistinguishable
- LRV
- 54.48Behr is 55
- Hex
- #BAC9B4#BBC9B2 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Desert Green is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Spring Valley 438ΔE 1.59 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
- Prescott Green HC-140ΔE 2.16 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
- Kittery Point Green HC-119ΔE 2.44 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.