Benjamin Moore → Behr
Behr equivalent of Benjamin Moore Yellow Oxide 2154-10
The closest Behr colour is Turmeric (M290-7), at ΔE 2.16 — very close.
Turmeric 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 Turmeric really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.16very close
- LRV
- 31Benjamin Moore is 30.23
- Hex
- #C08F34#C58E38 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
Benjamin Moore and Behr publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Turmeric reads slightly darker than Yellow Oxide 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 Turmeric is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Back To School M260-7ΔE 3.93 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
- Glazed Pears M270-6ΔE 4.60 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.8 points higher.
- Saffron Strands PPU6-02ΔE 4.79 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.8 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Yellow Oxide 2154-10 matched across all 13 brands →