Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Willow Herb 370E-3
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Consentino Chardonnay (247), at ΔE 0.78 — indistinguishable.
Consentino Chardonnay is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.78 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 Consentino Chardonnay really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.78indistinguishable
- LRV
- 69.1Behr is 70
- Hex
- #E8DCBA#E6DAB6 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
Behr and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Consentino Chardonnay reads slightly lighter than Willow Herb 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 Consentino Chardonnay is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Woven Jacquard 254ΔE 0.91 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.3 points lower.
- Almond Bisque 269ΔE 1.26 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
- Coronado Cream 219ΔE 1.75 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.