Behr Warm Cognac vs. Benjamin Moore Toasted Pecan

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 MQ2-42 and Benjamin Moore 1209 have pretty similar saturation.
Despite their differences, both colors share a similar value, Behr MQ2-42 radiating a lighter essence compared to 1209.

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 Warm Cognac vs. Benjamin Moore Toasted Pecan
Technical color comparison for Behr Warm Cognac and Benjamin Moore Toasted Pecan
Behr Warm CognacBenjamin Moore Toasted Pecan
Shared hue scale
12
Hue
23°orange18°orange
Saturation
27%30%more saturated
Lightness?Simple 0–100% measure derived from the minimum and maximum sRGB channels. Use CIE L* for perceptual lightness.
53%49%darker
LRV?Light Reflectance Value measures the percentage of light reflected by a color, from 0 for absolute black to 100 for pure white.
25.5219.87looks darker
CIE L?Perceptual lightness. CIE Lab lightness ranges from 0 for black to 100 for diffuse white.
57.10151.293looks darker
Color difference ΔE*₀₀?CIE color difference. Smaller is closer: about 0–1 is imperceptible, 1–2 just noticeable, 2–5 a small difference, 5–10 clear, and more than 10 very different.
7.129
Temperature
WarmWarm
Preview Warm Cognac and Toasted Pecan side by side in different rooms

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.

Color comparisons featuring Behr Warm Cognac