Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Purple Sky MQ4-28
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Mauve Bauhaus (1407), at ΔE 2.44 — very close.
Mauve Bauhaus is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.44 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 Mauve Bauhaus really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.44very close
- LRV
- 12.79Behr is 10
- Hex
- #5E5384#62547E in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.
Behr and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Mauve Bauhaus reads slightly darker than Purple Sky 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 Mauve Bauhaus is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Your Majesty 1400ΔE 2.61 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
- Seduction 1399ΔE 3.67 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.4 points higher.
- Darkest Grape 2069-30ΔE 4.50 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points higher.