Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Wave Of Grain S290-7
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Tawny (2161-20), at ΔE 1.65 — near-exact.
Tawny is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.65 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 Tawny really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.65near-exact
- LRV
- 19.25Behr is 21
- Hex
- #9F7247#A0764A in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Tawny is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Warm Tan 2162-30ΔE 2.13 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
- Natural Cedartone ES-45ΔE 2.16 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Graham Cracker 1113ΔE 2.20 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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