Close Knit → Benjamin Moore
The closest Benjamin Moore matches for Behr Close Knit (PPU7-18), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Benjamin Moore Equivalent for Close Knit
If you love Behr Close Knit but need a Benjamin Moore alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Benjamin Moore, your local store does not carry Behr, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Close Knit (PPU7-18) is a light cream with warm knit cream undertones. A warm cream with the cozy quality of a favorite knit sweater. Lighter and airier than Swiss Coffee, with more warmth than a neutral white. To find a good Benjamin Moore match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 79) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Close Knit and every Benjamin Moore color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The results are decent but not perfect. The closest Benjamin Moore option is Winds Breath (OC-24) with a Delta E of 3.8, which is a "good match" level match. Winds Breath is similar. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Benjamin Moore Matches for Close Knit
Winds Breath is similar.
| Close Knit | Winds Breath | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 79 | 66.47 |
| Hex | #E8E4DA | #DAD3C6 |
| Undertone | Warm Knit Cream | Warm Greige |
| Family | Cream | Greige |
Undertone Comparison
Close Knit has warm knit cream undertones. A warm cream with the cozy quality of a favorite knit sweater. Lighter and airier than Swiss Coffee, with more warmth than a neutral white.
Winds Breath has warm greige undertones. A light greige with warm beige undertones. Softer than Edgecomb Gray, warmer than Classic Gray.
The undertone difference is worth paying attention to. While they are close in overall appearance, the different undertones mean they may diverge in certain lighting. Close Knit's warm knit cream quality may read differently than Winds Breath's warm greige character, especially in rooms with strong directional light or colored accents that could pull out one undertone more than the other. Test a sample in your specific room before committing.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Close Knit in Your Room
Warm and cozy. In bright rooms, a warm off-white. In dim rooms, gentle warmth.
Winds Breath in Your Room
Reads as a warm, airy neutral in most rooms. The beige is gentle and never heavy.
LRV and Brightness
Close Knit has an LRV of 79, while Winds Breath has an LRV of 66.47. That means Close Knit reflects noticeably more light. In the same room, Close Knit will make the space feel brighter and more open than Winds Breath. If you are switching to the Benjamin Moore option, expect the room to feel slightly more intimate and cozy.
Best Rooms for Close Knit
Behr recommends Close Knit for: whole house, bedroom, living room, hallway, bathroom. With an LRV of 79, this is a light color that reflects a lot of light and works well in any room, including smaller spaces where you want to maintain a bright, open feel. It is light enough for whole-house use without making rooms feel washed out or sterile.
Winds Breath is recommended for: whole house, bedroom, hallway, living room. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Winds Breath in the same rooms you planned for Close Knit.
Close Knit in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Benjamin Moore match for Close Knit (PPU7-18) is Winds Breath (OC-24) with a Delta E of 3.8, which rates as a "good match" match. Winds Breath is similar. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Close Knit is a Behr color with warm knit cream undertones and an LRV of 79. Winds Breath is a Benjamin Moore color with warm greige undertones and an LRV of 66.47. With a Delta E of 3.8, the difference is subtle and mainly visible in direct side-by-side comparison. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 3.8, the difference is enough that they should not be used on adjacent walls in the same room. You can use them in separate rooms of the same house, but be aware that walking from one room to the other may reveal the difference, especially if the rooms have similar lighting. For the most consistent look, pick one brand for all connected living spaces and reserve the other brand for visually separate rooms like bathrooms or bedrooms behind closed doors.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Benjamin Moore equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Benjamin Moore. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Benjamin Moore work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.