Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Wild Wheat PMD-96
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is York Harbor Yellow (2154-40), at ΔE 1.54 — near-exact.
York Harbor Yellow is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.54 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 York Harbor Yellow really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.54near-exact
- LRV
- 55.12Behr is 54
- Hex
- #EAC17C#E4BC74 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if York Harbor Yellow is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Dorset Gold HC-8ΔE 1.81 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Yellowstone 202ΔE 2.46 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.3 points lower.
- Stuart Gold HC-10ΔE 2.46 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.3 points lower.