Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Romanesque 620D-5
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Queen's Wreath (1426), at ΔE 2.38 — very close.
Queen's Wreath is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.38 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 Queen's Wreath really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.38very close
- LRV
- 23.8Behr is 23
- Hex
- #7C819D#7983A4 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
Behr and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Queen's Wreath reads slightly darker than Romanesque 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 Queen's Wreath is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Stratford Blue 831ΔE 3.03 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
- Softened Violet 1420ΔE 4.18 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.8 points higher.
- In the Twilight 1434ΔE 4.90 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.