Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Urban Safari PPU8-04
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Hancock Gray (HC-97), at ΔE 1.55 — near-exact.
Hancock Gray is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.55 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 Hancock Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.55near-exact
- LRV
- 26.86Behr is 26
- Hex
- #968D70#978B6E in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Hancock Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Palace Tan CW-35ΔE 1.82 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 3.1 points higher.
- Majestic Sage 1532ΔE 2.41 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Worn Leather Shoes CSP-135ΔE 2.45 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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