Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr White Willow 430C-1
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Lime Froth (2031-70), at ΔE 1.07 — near-exact.
Lime Froth is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.07 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 Lime Froth really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.07near-exact
- LRV
- 87.72Behr is 88
- Hex
- #EFF8DF#ECF4DD in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated.
Behr and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Lime Froth reads slightly lighter than White Willow 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 Lime Froth is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Iced Mint 2030-70ΔE 1.21 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
- Frosty Lime 2029-70ΔE 1.22 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
- Appalachian Green 852ΔE 1.88 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 8.1 points lower.