Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Wheat Bread 720C-3
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Smokey Taupe (983), at ΔE 0.89 — indistinguishable.
Smokey Taupe is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.89 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 Smokey Taupe really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.89indistinguishable
- LRV
- 54.53Behr is 56
- Hex
- #CDC4B5#CDC4B7 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Smokey Taupe is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Alphano Beige 989ΔE 1.00 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Mocha Cream 995ΔE 1.54 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
- Desert Light 1004ΔE 1.64 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.