Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Romantic Isle 590D-4
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Pressed Violet (CSP-520), at ΔE 2.46 — very close.
Pressed Violet is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.46 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 Pressed Violet really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.46very close
- LRV
- 37.65Behr is 37
- Hex
- #8EA3C5#8BA6C6 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
Behr and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Pressed Violet reads slightly darker than Romantic Isle 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 Pressed Violet is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Steel Blue 823ΔE 2.70 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
- Harlequin Blue 830ΔE 2.82 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
- Aqua Marina 816ΔE 3.48 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.7 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Romantic Isle 590D-4 matched across all 13 brands →