Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Preservation Plum PPU17-05
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Cabernet (2116-30), at ΔE 1.78 — near-exact.
Cabernet is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.78 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 Cabernet really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.78near-exact
- LRV
- 12.66Behr is 11
- Hex
- #6B5A64#665864 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Cabernet is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Wild Mulberry CSP-475ΔE 2.21 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Mythic CSP-510ΔE 4.56 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Camelot CC-4ΔE 4.66 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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