Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Yam 290B-7
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Sharp Cheddar (2017-20), at ΔE 3.07 — very close.
Sharp Cheddar is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 3.07 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 Sharp Cheddar really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.07very close
- LRV
- 39.05Behr is 40
- Hex
- #FC931E#F0941B in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. 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: Sharp Cheddar reads slightly lighter than Yam 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 Sharp Cheddar is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tangelo 2017-30ΔE 3.81 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.9 points higher.
- Orange Sky 2018-10ΔE 3.97 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.2 points higher.
- Gold Mine 2155-20ΔE 4.27 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.2 points lower.