Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Sensuous MQ1-06
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Mardi Gras (1342), at ΔE 1.49 — near-exact.
Mardi Gras is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.49 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 Mardi Gras really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.49near-exact
- LRV
- 18.87Behr is 19
- Hex
- #B9596A#B75E6B in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Mardi Gras is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Vibrant Blush 2081-30ΔE 1.92 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
- Rouge 2084-30ΔE 4.03 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Raspberry Glacé CSP-430ΔE 4.34 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.