Benjamin Moore → Behr
Behr equivalent of Benjamin Moore Virginia Beach 917
The closest Behr colour is Taj Mahal (M300-2), at ΔE 0.32 — indistinguishable.
Taj Mahal is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.32 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 Taj Mahal really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.32indistinguishable
- LRV
- 75Benjamin Moore is 72.47
- Hex
- #F2DEBB#F2DEBC in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.
Other Behr options
Worth knowing if Taj Mahal is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cracked Wheat 320E-2ΔE 0.49 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 3.5 points higher.
- Tea Cookie PPL-41ΔE 0.76 · indistinguishable · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 4.5 points higher.
- Stable Hay 310E-2ΔE 0.97 · indistinguishable · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.5 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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