Behr Retro Avocado vs. Benjamin Moore Shady Lane

We understand how important it is to remember the details. The colors, each with their own unique beauty and value, are truly special. The hues of the colors are quite similar.
Behr PPU9-03 and Benjamin Moore 497 differ significantly in saturation. Behr PPU9-03 is more saturated.
Despite their differences, both colors share a similar value, Behr PPU9-03 radiating a lighter essence compared to 497.

Supported paint brands for comparison: Behr, Benjamin Moore, Farrow and Ball, Dulux, Jotun, Little Greene, NCS, Ral Classic, Ral Design, Ral Effect, Sherwin Williams, Valspar, Tikkurila

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Behr Retro Avocado vs. Benjamin Moore Shady Lane

Technical color comparison for Behr Retro Avocado and Benjamin Moore Shady Lane
Behr Retro Avocado	Benjamin Moore Shady Lane
Shared hue scale
12
Hue
54°yellow	59°yellow
Saturation
37%	21%less saturated
Lightness?
43%	38%darker
LRV?
24.48	18.01looks darker
CIE L?
57.913	48.398looks darker
Color difference ΔE*₀₀?
11.729
Temperature
Warm	Warm

Preview Retro Avocado and Shady Lane side by side in different rooms

PPU9-03Retro Avocado

Behr

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497Shady Lane

Benjamin Moore

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Please note that the color shown on this page is a representation and might not exactly match the real shade of the cards, fan decks, or color collections. Your monitor, browser, and screen angle can all affect how the paint looks, so it may not be the same as what you see here. All information on this page is based on RGB and HEX values provided by manufacturers.

It's important to keep in mind that the same color may appear differently on various surfaces due to the nature of those surfaces. For example, the same shade will look different on a rough wall compared to the smooth surface of cabinets.