Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Tree Fern 460D-5
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Cedar Green (2034-40), at ΔE 2.43 — very close.
Cedar Green is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.43 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 Cedar Green really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.43very close
- LRV
- 39.7Behr is 39
- Hex
- #7FB37F#7FB489 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
Behr and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Cedar Green reads slightly darker than Tree Fern 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 Cedar Green is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Gumdrop 564ΔE 2.62 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points higher.
- Stokes Forest Green 2035-40ΔE 3.06 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points lower.
- Aurora Borealis 565ΔE 3.17 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.