Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Behr Purple Gladiola MQ4-59

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Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Purple Gladiola MQ4-59

The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Amethyst Cream (2071-50), at ΔE 1.31 — near-exact.

Purple GladiolaBehr · MQ4-59
Amethyst CreamBenjamin Moore · 2071-50

Amethyst Cream is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.31 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 Amethyst Cream really is

Delta E (CIEDE2000)
1.31near-exact
LRV
46.44Behr is 45
Hex
#BFADD7#C1ABD4 in Behr

Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.

Other Benjamin Moore options

Worth knowing if Amethyst Cream is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.

  • Heather Plum 1396ΔE 1.74 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
  • Purple Easter Egg 2073-50ΔE 4.82 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
  • Crocus 1404ΔE 5.37 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.

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