Evening Dove → Behr
The closest Behr matches for Benjamin Moore Evening Dove (2128-30), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Behr Equivalent for Evening Dove
If you love Benjamin Moore Evening Dove but need a Behr 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 Behr, your local store does not carry Benjamin Moore, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Evening Dove (2128-30) is a dark gray with warm dark green-gray undertones. A dark, warm gray with green undertones. Named for the dove at dusk. Softer than Wrought Iron, more complex than a flat charcoal. To find a good Behr match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 10.55) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Evening Dove and every Behr 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 Behr option is Underground (PPU18-02) with a Delta E of 4.4, which is a "good match" level match. Underground is browner. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Behr Matches for Evening Dove
Underground is browner.
| Evening Dove | Underground | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 10.55 | 10 |
| Hex | #64645F | #65625E |
| Undertone | Warm Dark Green-Gray | Warm Dark Charcoal |
| Family | Gray | Gray |
Undertone Comparison
Evening Dove has warm dark green-gray undertones. A dark, warm gray with green undertones. Named for the dove at dusk. Softer than Wrought Iron, more complex than a flat charcoal.
Underground has warm dark charcoal undertones. A warm, dark charcoal-brown. Deeper than Off Broadway, lighter than Granite Boulder. The warm brown gives it an earthy, organic quality at a very dark depth.
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. Evening Dove's warm dark green-gray quality may read differently than Underground's warm dark charcoal 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
Evening Dove in Your Room
In bright light, the green lean shows subtly. In dim rooms, a warm near-black. Rich and nuanced.
Underground in Your Room
In bright light, the warm brown undertone is visible. In dim rooms, it reads as a warm near-black. A strong, earthy dark neutral.
LRV and Brightness
Evening Dove has an LRV of 10.55, while Underground has an LRV of 10. 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 Evening Dove
Benjamin Moore recommends Evening Dove for: front door, accent wall, exterior trim, shutters, cabinets. With an LRV of 10.55, this is a dark color that absorbs more light than it reflects. It makes a bold statement and works beautifully on accent walls, front doors, exterior trim, and features where drama is the goal. In a full room, make sure you have good lighting and bright white trim for contrast.
Underground is recommended for: accent wall, front door, cabinets, exterior trim, shutters. The recommended applications differ slightly between brands, but the color's properties should work in the same rooms regardless of which brand you choose. Trust the LRV and undertone data more than the specific room suggestions, and always test in your actual space.
Evening Dove in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Behr match for Evening Dove (2128-30) is Underground (PPU18-02) with a Delta E of 4.4, which rates as a "good match" match. Underground is browner. 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. Evening Dove is a Benjamin Moore color with warm dark green-gray undertones and an LRV of 10.55. Underground is a Behr color with warm dark charcoal undertones and an LRV of 10. With a Delta E of 4.4, you will likely notice a difference, especially in bright or direct lighting. 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 4.4, 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 Behr equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Behr. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Behr 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.