Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Volcanic Island S-H-720
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Char Brown (2137-20), at ΔE 2.34 — very close.
Char Brown is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.34 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 Char Brown really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.34very close
- LRV
- 9.31Behr is 9
- Hex
- #5A4F40#605244 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift.
Behr and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Char Brown reads slightly darker than Volcanic Island in colour space while carrying the higher published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Char Brown is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sierra Spruce 2108-20ΔE 2.42 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
- Clinton Brown HC-67ΔE 2.56 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
- North Creek Brown 1001ΔE 2.72 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Volcanic Island S-H-720 matched across all 13 brands →