Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Wooden Cabin 290F-7
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Kona (AF-165), at ΔE 2.81 — very close.
Kona is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.81 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 Kona really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.81very close
- LRV
- 12.29Behr is 12
- Hex
- #725641#765A3F 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: Kona reads slightly darker than Wooden Cabin 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 Kona is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Coconut Grove 1029ΔE 3.36 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- Brown Tar 2110-20ΔE 3.43 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Marsh Brown 2164-20ΔE 3.78 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.