Benjamin Moore → Behr
Behr equivalent of Benjamin Moore Windsor Green CW-505
The closest Behr colour is Chard (MQ6-49), at ΔE 4.13 — close.
Chard is the closest Behr makes, but at ΔE 4.13 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 Chard really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.13close
- LRV
- 8Benjamin Moore is 8.84
- Hex
- #48553F#484F32 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
Benjamin Moore and Behr publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Chard reads slightly lighter than Windsor Green 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 Chard is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- River Forest MQ6-54ΔE 5.09 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
- Windsor Moss 430F-7ΔE 6.37 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
- Eastern Bamboo PPU9-25ΔE 6.57 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Windsor Green CW-505 matched across all 13 brands →