Swiss Coffee → Behr
The closest Behr matches for Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee (OC-45), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Behr Equivalent for Swiss Coffee
If you love Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee 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.
Swiss Coffee (OC-45) is a very light off-white with warm yellow undertones. A classic warm off-white with yellow-cream undertones. Slightly warmer than White Dove, with a cozier, more enveloping feel. To find a good Behr match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 83.93) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Swiss Coffee 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 good news: there is a strong Behr match for Swiss Coffee. Swiss Coffee (PPU5-12) comes in with a Delta E of 1.5, which puts it in the "near-identical" range. Behr actually has their own Swiss Coffee. It's remarkably close to the Benjamin Moore version. One of the easiest brand swaps in paint.
Behr Matches for Swiss Coffee
Behr actually has their own Swiss Coffee. It's remarkably close to the Benjamin Moore version. One of the easiest brand swaps in paint.
| Swiss Coffee | Swiss Coffee | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 83.93 | 83.93 |
| Hex | #F0EBDD | #F0EBDD |
| Undertone | Warm Yellow | Warm Yellow |
| Family | Off-White | Off-White |
Undertone Comparison
Swiss Coffee has warm yellow undertones. A classic warm off-white with yellow-cream undertones. Slightly warmer than White Dove, with a cozier, more enveloping feel.
Swiss Coffee has warm yellow undertones. A classic warm off-white with yellow-cream undertones. Slightly warmer than White Dove, with a cozier, more enveloping feel.
These two colors share the same undertone family, which is a good sign for a cross-brand swap. The undertone similarity means they will behave similarly as lighting changes throughout the day, and they should coordinate well with the same accent colors, trim, and furnishings.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Swiss Coffee in Your Room
Reads warmest in south and west-facing rooms. Under cool north light, it settles into a pleasant warm neutral. Can look noticeably yellow under warm incandescent bulbs.
Swiss Coffee in Your Room
Reads warmest in south and west-facing rooms. Under cool north light, it settles into a pleasant warm neutral. Can look noticeably yellow under warm incandescent bulbs.
LRV and Brightness
Swiss Coffee has an LRV of 83.93, while Swiss Coffee has an LRV of 83.93. 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 Swiss Coffee
Benjamin Moore recommends Swiss Coffee for: living room, bedroom, whole house, hallway, dining room. With an LRV of 83.93, this is a very 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.
Swiss Coffee is recommended for: living room, bedroom, whole house, hallway, dining room. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Swiss Coffee in the same rooms you planned for Swiss Coffee.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Behr match for Swiss Coffee (OC-45) is Swiss Coffee (PPU5-12) with a Delta E of 1.5, which rates as a "near-identical" match. Behr actually has their own Swiss Coffee. It's remarkably close to the Benjamin Moore version. One of the easiest brand swaps in paint. 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. Swiss Coffee is a Benjamin Moore color with warm yellow undertones and an LRV of 83.93. Swiss Coffee is a Benjamin Moore color with warm yellow undertones and an LRV of 83.93. With a Delta E of 1.5, these are extremely close and most people will not spot the difference on a wall. 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 1.5, these colors are close enough to use in separate rooms of the same house without a jarring difference. However, avoid painting them on adjacent walls in the same room, as even subtle differences become apparent at a hard edge where two paints meet. For the smoothest result, use one brand consistently within each connected space and reserve the other brand for rooms that are visually separated.
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.