Benjamin Moore → Behr
Behr equivalent of Benjamin Moore Yellow Highlighter 2021-40
The closest Behr colour is Buzz-in (P300-6), at ΔE 2.32 — very close.
Buzz-in is the closest Behr makes, but at ΔE 2.32 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 Buzz-in really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.32very close
- LRV
- 72Benjamin Moore is 70.94
- Hex
- #FFD756#FFDE64 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
Benjamin Moore and Behr publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Buzz-in reads slightly darker than Yellow Highlighter in colour space while carrying the higher published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Behr options
Worth knowing if Buzz-in is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Solar Energy P310-5ΔE 2.76 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted.
- Hawaiian Pineapple PPU6-13ΔE 3.65 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Squash Blossom P290-5ΔE 3.91 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Yellow Highlighter 2021-40 matched across all 13 brands →