Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Tree Hugger S340-7
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Shady Lane (497), at ΔE 1.58 — near-exact.
Shady Lane is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.58 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 Shady Lane really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.58near-exact
- LRV
- 18.01Behr is 18
- Hex
- #76754D#79774A in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Shady Lane is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Chopped Dill 496ΔE 3.64 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Oak Grove 489ΔE 4.22 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
- Avocado 2145-10ΔE 4.40 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.