Benjamin Moore → Behr
Behr equivalent of Benjamin Moore Venetian Gold 2158-20
The closest Behr colour is Toffee Tart (M250-6), at ΔE 2.21 — very close.
Toffee Tart is the closest Behr makes, but at ΔE 2.21 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 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 Toffee Tart really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.21very close
- LRV
- 30Benjamin Moore is 28.1
- Hex
- #C08950#C68745 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
Benjamin Moore and Behr publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Toffee Tart reads slightly darker than Venetian Gold in colour space while carrying the higher published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Behr options
Worth knowing if Toffee Tart is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Back To School M260-7ΔE 2.30 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
- Butter Rum PPU4-03ΔE 2.65 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
- Wild Ginger M270-7ΔE 3.82 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Venetian Gold 2158-20 matched across all 13 brands →