Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Romantic Poetry S100-2
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Violet Petal (1382), at ΔE 2.24 — very close.
Violet Petal is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.24 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 Violet Petal really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.24very close
- LRV
- 54.32Behr is 55
- Hex
- #CDBFD1#CAC0CE in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
Behr and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Violet Petal reads slightly lighter than Romantic Poetry in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Violet Petal is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Easter Ribbon 1381ΔE 2.28 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.1 points higher.
- African Violet 2116-50ΔE 2.50 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 4.3 points lower.
- Beach Plum 2072-60ΔE 3.35 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.5 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Romantic Poetry S100-2 matched across all 13 brands →