Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Royal Intrigue 620D-6
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is French Violet (1427), at ΔE 3.91 — close.
French Violet is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 3.91 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 French Violet really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.91close
- LRV
- 17.6Behr is 17
- Hex
- #696D86#687094 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
Behr and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: French Violet reads slightly darker than Royal Intrigue 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 French Violet is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Blue Nova 825ΔE 3.94 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Blue Heron 832ΔE 5.15 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
- Fancy Pants CSP-525ΔE 6.60 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Royal Intrigue 620D-6 matched across all 13 brands →