Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Yellow Groove HDC-MD-02A
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Golden Nugget (2019-20), at ΔE 2.54 — very close.
Golden Nugget is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.54 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 Golden Nugget really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.54very close
- LRV
- 50.37Behr is 55
- Hex
- #FFB700#F7B930 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.6 points lower.
Behr and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Golden Nugget reads slightly lighter than Yellow Groove 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 Golden Nugget is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Oxford Gold 315ΔE 2.66 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Yellow Flash 2021-10ΔE 2.67 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
- Lemon Shine 2020-20ΔE 2.69 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Yellow Groove HDC-MD-02A matched across all 13 brands →