Benjamin Moore → Behr
Behr equivalent of Benjamin Moore Waynesboro Taupe 1544
The closest Behr colour is Shiitake (N220-4), at ΔE 1.06 — near-exact.
Shiitake is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.06 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 Shiitake really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.06near-exact
- LRV
- 32Benjamin Moore is 33.45
- Hex
- #A5988A#A59A8D in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
Other Behr options
Worth knowing if Shiitake is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Rustic Taupe N200-4ΔE 1.08 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
- Warm Stone BXC-10ΔE 1.33 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
- Espresso Martini N210-4ΔE 1.58 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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