Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Windmill S350-2
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Abingdon Putty (HC-99), at ΔE 1.36 — near-exact.
Abingdon Putty is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.36 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 Abingdon Putty really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.36near-exact
- LRV
- 59.99Behr is 62
- Hex
- #D6CEB1#D5D0B4 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Abingdon Putty is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Spa AF-435ΔE 1.44 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
- Nantucket Breeze 521ΔE 2.00 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points higher.
- Gloucester Green CW-440ΔE 2.02 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.