Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Purplestone 110F-6
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Pinch of Spice (1449), at ΔE 3.24 — very close.
Pinch of Spice is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 3.24 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 Pinch of Spice really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.24very close
- LRV
- 14.58Behr is 13
- Hex
- #765F61#7D5D5E in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
Behr and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Pinch of Spice reads slightly darker than Purplestone 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 Pinch of Spice is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Love Affair 1266ΔE 3.83 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
- Mink Violet 1252ΔE 4.73 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.9 points higher.
- Amazon Soil 2115-30ΔE 4.74 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted.