Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Urban Legend N100-6
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Cabernet (2116-30), at ΔE 1.91 — near-exact.
Cabernet is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.91 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 Cabernet really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.91near-exact
- LRV
- 12.66Behr is 11
- Hex
- #6B5A64#67585F in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Cabernet is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Mountain Ridge 1456ΔE 3.05 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
- Wild Mulberry CSP-475ΔE 3.60 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Amazon Soil 2115-30ΔE 3.80 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.