Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Upper Eastside MQ1-61
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Amaretto (CSP-325), at ΔE 1.16 — near-exact.
Amaretto is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.16 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 Amaretto really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.16near-exact
- LRV
- 16.42Behr is 15
- Hex
- #906251#8D6051 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Amaretto is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Brindle 1183ΔE 1.53 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Walnut CW-240ΔE 2.00 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.
- Arizona Canyon 1211ΔE 2.34 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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