Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Plum Shadow PPU17-17
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Bonne Nuit (AF-635), at ΔE 3.36 — very close.
Bonne Nuit is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 3.36 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 Bonne Nuit really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.36very close
- LRV
- 17.35Behr is 17
- Hex
- #7C6A73#7C707C in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Behr and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Bonne Nuit reads slightly darker than Plum Shadow 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 Bonne Nuit is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Vintage Charm 1455ΔE 3.46 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- Tempest AF-590ΔE 4.59 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.
- Kasbah AF-640ΔE 4.64 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Plum Shadow PPU17-17 matched across all 13 brands →