Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Purple Mauve 690F-5
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Amorous (AF-600), at ΔE 2.85 — very close.
Amorous is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.85 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 Amorous really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.85very close
- LRV
- 27.37Behr is 26
- Hex
- #958896#9A8891 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
Behr and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Amorous reads slightly darker than Purple Mauve 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 Amorous is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sleepy Hollow 1454ΔE 2.89 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
- Frozen in Time 1448ΔE 2.99 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
- Hazy Lilac 2116-40ΔE 3.34 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points higher.