Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Venom P340-7
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Olive Tree (392), at ΔE 4.11 — close.
Olive Tree is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 4.11 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 Olive Tree really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.11close
- LRV
- 34.85Behr is 35
- Hex
- #AEA44A#A9A52A in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Behr and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Olive Tree reads slightly lighter than Venom 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 Olive Tree is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Split Pea 2146-30ΔE 5.07 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.7 points higher.
- Forest Moss 2146-20ΔE 5.55 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.5 points lower.
- Chartreuse 2024-10ΔE 6.33 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.5 points higher.