Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Willow Leaf QE-39
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Alligator Alley (441), at ΔE 2.15 — very close.
Alligator Alley is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.15 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Alligator Alley really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.15very close
- LRV
- 15.2Behr is 15
- Hex
- #626D51#617154 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Behr and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Alligator Alley reads slightly darker than Willow Leaf in colour space while carrying the higher published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Alligator Alley is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Peale Green HC-121ΔE 3.65 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
- Sweet Basil 455ΔE 4.33 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.
- In the Garden CSP-805ΔE 4.44 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points higher.