Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Wood Ash N360-5A
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Chelsea Gray (HC-168), at ΔE 1.25 — near-exact.
Chelsea Gray is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.25 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 Chelsea Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.25near-exact
- LRV
- 23.33Behr is 22
- Hex
- #86847C#848178 in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Chelsea Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tweed Coat CSP-85ΔE 1.25 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
- Dolphin AF-715ΔE 1.67 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
- Barnwood CSP-115ΔE 2.06 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.