Benjamin Moore → Behr
Behr equivalent of Benjamin Moore Witching Hour 2120-30
The closest Behr colour is Ink Black (N490-7), at ΔE 1.56 — near-exact.
Ink Black is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.56 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 Ink Black really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.56near-exact
- LRV
- 7Benjamin Moore is 8.71
- Hex
- #45494D#46494F in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
Other Behr options
Worth knowing if Ink Black is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Poppy Seed PPU15-20ΔE 1.73 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
- Night Club N500-7ΔE 1.88 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
- Blackbird ECC-23-3ΔE 2.19 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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