Benjamin Moore → Behr
Behr equivalent of Benjamin Moore Whispering Woods 1012
The closest Behr colour is Postmodern Mauve (PPU5-15), at ΔE 0.47 — indistinguishable.
Postmodern Mauve is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.47 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 Postmodern Mauve really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.47indistinguishable
- LRV
- 35Benjamin Moore is 35.67
- Hex
- #B39C8E#B49C8D in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
Other Behr options
Worth knowing if Postmodern Mauve is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Lite Cocoa MQ1-55ΔE 1.85 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
- Rugged Tan N190-4ΔE 2.01 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
- Coffee With Cream N170-4ΔE 2.35 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Whispering Woods 1012 matched across all 13 brands →