Benjamin Moore → Behr
Behr equivalent of Benjamin Moore Whitall Brown HC-69
The closest Behr colour is Antique Earth (PPU5-03), at ΔE 2.16 — very close.
Antique Earth is the closest Behr makes, but at ΔE 2.16 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 Antique Earth really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.16very close
- LRV
- 16Benjamin Moore is 16.54
- Hex
- #7E6C5F#7B6C5D in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
Benjamin Moore and Behr publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Antique Earth reads slightly lighter than Whitall Brown in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Behr options
Worth knowing if Antique Earth is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Landmark Brown N220-6ΔE 2.31 · very close · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
- Mocha Latte PPU5-04ΔE 2.44 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated.
- Kaffee MQ2-49ΔE 2.46 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Whitall Brown HC-69 matched across all 13 brands →