Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Plum Shade 100F-6
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Pinch of Spice (1449), at ΔE 2.69 — very close.
Pinch of Spice is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.69 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
Why people switch between Behr and Benjamin Moore
Most people comparing Behr to Benjamin Moore are not shopping for a new colour. They have already chosen one, and then hit a price difference or a painter who buys from a single supplier. The question is what goes on the wall instead.
How close Pinch of Spice really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.69very close
- LRV
- 14.58Behr is 14
- Hex
- #765F61#786569 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
Behr and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Pinch of Spice reads slightly darker than Plum Shade in colour space while carrying the higher published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Pinch of Spice is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Mink Violet 1252ΔE 2.79 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
- Bonne Nuit AF-635ΔE 3.08 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points higher.
- Kasbah AF-640ΔE 3.43 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.2 points higher.