Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Potentially Purple 640A-3
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Lily Lavender (2071-60), at ΔE 2.38 — very close.
Lily Lavender is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.38 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 Lily Lavender really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.38very close
- LRV
- 64.33Behr is 64
- Hex
- #DBCEE8#D5CDE3 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Lily Lavender is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Grape Ice 1395ΔE 2.79 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points lower.
- French Lilac 1403ΔE 3.11 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.9 points lower.
- Beach Plum 2072-60ΔE 3.20 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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