Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Plumville N120-5
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Quietly Violet (CSP-415), at ΔE 1.56 — near-exact.
Quietly Violet is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.56 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Quietly Violet really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.56near-exact
- LRV
- 21.75Behr is 21
- Hex
- #917876#917778 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Quietly Violet is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cinnamon Slate 2113-40ΔE 2.46 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
- Frozen in Time 1448ΔE 5.08 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.7 points higher.
- Hickory Stick 2103-40ΔE 5.15 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.