Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Warm Apricot PPL-42
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Crisp Straw (2157-50), at ΔE 1.27 — near-exact.
Crisp Straw is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.27 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 Crisp Straw really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.27near-exact
- LRV
- 68.4Behr is 68
- Hex
- #F9D5B0#F4D1AF in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Crisp Straw is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Peach Complexion 115ΔE 1.77 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift.
- Desert View 108ΔE 1.90 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.3 points lower.
- Hathaway Peach HC-53ΔE 1.90 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.3 points lower.