Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Second Pour M560-5
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Purple Heart (1406), at ΔE 1.48 — near-exact.
Purple Heart is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.48 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Purple Heart really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.48near-exact
- LRV
- 24.91Behr is 22
- Hex
- #897EAA#887CA4 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Purple Heart is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Spring Purple 2070-40ΔE 2.95 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.6 points higher.
- Charmed Violet 1398ΔE 4.71 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
- Crocus Petal Purple 2071-40ΔE 5.82 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.