Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Plush Velvet N100-5
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Vintage Charm (1455), at ΔE 2.97 — very close.
Vintage Charm is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.97 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 Vintage Charm really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.97very close
- LRV
- 18.08Behr is 18
- Hex
- #7A6F74#7E737D in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Behr and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Vintage Charm reads slightly darker than Plush Velvet 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 Vintage Charm is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tempest AF-590ΔE 3.54 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.
- Bonne Nuit AF-635ΔE 4.17 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
- Kasbah AF-640ΔE 4.43 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.