Benjamin Moore → Behr
Behr equivalent of Benjamin Moore Vale Mist 1494
The closest Behr colour is Wabi-sabi (T18-10), at ΔE 0.83 — indistinguishable.
Wabi-sabi is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.83 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 Benjamin Moore and Behr
Most people comparing Benjamin Moore to Behr 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 Wabi-sabi really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.83indistinguishable
- LRV
- 57Benjamin Moore is 55.94
- Hex
- #C8C8B5#C7C8B7 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
Other Behr options
Worth knowing if Wabi-sabi is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Morning Zen S380-2ΔE 1.69 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.1 points higher.
- Arbor Hollow ECC-37-1ΔE 1.88 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.9 points lower.
- Sliced Cucumber PPU10-11ΔE 1.89 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.1 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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