Jojoba Behr N390-3

Behr Jojoba (N390-3) LRV and undertone

Behr Jojoba (N390-3) has an LRV of 47, placing it in the mid-tone depth range. Light reflectance value measures how much visible light a surface reflects, so higher values generally look brighter than lower values under similar lighting. Jojoba belongs to the green color family, with a calculated green undertone. This classification helps distinguish it from neutrals with stronger yellow, blue, or gray directional casts. At LRV 47, it reflects less light than pale green-tinted colors with LRVs above 60. However, its apparent depth will depend on the room’s daylight, artificial lighting, and surrounding finishes. North-facing light can make green colors appear cooler, while warmer southern daylight may change their perceived balance. Sample the paint beside wood, tile, and trim before deciding whether its undertone works with the existing materials.

Behr Jojoba (N390-3) in other brands

Benjamin Moore Saybrook Sage (HC-114), with LRV 45.46 and ΔE 1.4, is a very close measured match. Benjamin Moore October Mist (1495), at LRV 46.54 and ΔE 3.0, is close but visibly different side by side. Sherwin-Williams Oyster Bay (SW 6206), with LRV 44.0 and ΔE 4.4, is only similar according to the stated threshold. Sherwin-Williams Clary Sage (SW 6178), at LRV 41.0 and ΔE 4.6, also falls into the only-similar category. ΔE is a numerical estimate of color difference using the CIEDE2000 method. A value from 1 to 2 means very close; from 2 to 4 means close with visible differences; above 4 means only similar. Cross-brand matches should therefore be checked in the intended room rather than assumed to be identical.

Lighter and darker Behr alternatives

Behr Urban Nature (S380-3), with LRV 51, is lighter than Jojoba and may suit a room that needs somewhat greater reflectance. Behr Watery (HDC-CT-26), at LRV 49, is also slightly lighter. Their ΔE values of 7.0 and 7.6 indicate only similarity, so neither is a close measured match. Behr Dolphin Fin (790C-3), with LRV 59, is a lighter alternative with a more substantial reflectance increase and a ΔE of 8.7. Behr Jungle Camouflage (N350-4), at LRV 38, is darker and reflects less light. Its ΔE of 6.9 likewise indicates only general similarity. When comparing these options, use LRV to evaluate relative brightness and ΔE to understand overall color difference. Test each sample against the room’s trim and fixed finishes under both daylight and evening lighting.

Before you buy, compare a physical sample with the swatch on Behr’s page for Jojoba.