Tuscan Beige → Benjamin Moore
The closest Benjamin Moore matches for Behr Tuscan Beige (PPU5-11), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Benjamin Moore Equivalent for Tuscan Beige
If you love Behr Tuscan Beige 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.
Tuscan Beige (PPU5-11) is a medium beige with warm tuscan beige undertones. A warm beige inspired by Tuscan architecture. Earthy and golden, like sun-baked Italian stone. To find a good Benjamin Moore match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 52) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Tuscan Beige 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 Navajo White Alt (HC-80) with a Delta E of 3.8, which is a "good match" level match. Bleeker Beige is close. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Benjamin Moore Matches for Tuscan Beige
Bleeker Beige is close.
| Tuscan Beige | Navajo White Alt | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 52 | 55.33 |
| Hex | #C8BFB1 | #CCC4B4 |
| Undertone | Warm Tuscan Beige | Warm Golden Beige |
| Family | Beige | Beige |
Undertone Comparison
Tuscan Beige has warm tuscan beige undertones. A warm beige inspired by Tuscan architecture. Earthy and golden, like sun-baked Italian stone.
Navajo White Alt has warm golden beige undertones. A warm, golden beige from the Historical Collection. Named for the Lower Manhattan street. Classic NYC brownstone warmth.
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. Tuscan Beige's warm tuscan beige quality may read differently than Navajo White Alt's warm golden beige 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
Tuscan Beige in Your Room
Warm and golden. Rich and inviting in all conditions.
Navajo White Alt in Your Room
The golden warmth is rich and inviting. A warm light beige with city sophistication.
LRV and Brightness
Tuscan Beige has an LRV of 52, while Navajo White Alt has an LRV of 55.33. These two colors reflect a very similar amount of light, so you should not notice a significant difference in room brightness when switching between them. The room will feel approximately the same in terms of light and space, which makes this a smoother transition.
Best Rooms for Tuscan Beige
Behr recommends Tuscan Beige for: living room, dining room, bedroom, hallway, kitchen. With an LRV of 52, this is a medium color that is in the medium-light range, reflecting enough light to keep rooms feeling open while adding more color and depth than a white or off-white. It works well in living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways where you want warmth and character without darkness.
Navajo White Alt is recommended for: living room, dining room, bedroom, hallway, whole house. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Navajo White Alt in the same rooms you planned for Tuscan Beige.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Benjamin Moore match for Tuscan Beige (PPU5-11) is Navajo White Alt (HC-80) with a Delta E of 3.8, which rates as a "good match" match. Bleeker Beige is close. 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. Tuscan Beige is a Behr color with warm tuscan beige undertones and an LRV of 52. Navajo White Alt is a Benjamin Moore color with warm golden beige undertones and an LRV of 55.33. 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.