Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Turmeric M290-7
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Yellow Oxide (2154-10), at ΔE 2.16 — very close.
Yellow Oxide is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.16 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 Yellow Oxide really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.16very close
- LRV
- 30.23Behr is 31
- Hex
- #C58E38#C08F34 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
Behr and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Yellow Oxide reads slightly lighter than Turmeric 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 Yellow Oxide is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Spicy Mustard 2154-20ΔE 2.94 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
- Aztec Yellow 2152-20ΔE 3.00 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
- Fields of Gold 203ΔE 3.61 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points higher.