Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Soft Violet PPL-53
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Calm (OC-22), at ΔE 0.96 — indistinguishable.
Calm is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.96 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 Calm really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.96indistinguishable
- LRV
- 75.83Behr is 79
- Hex
- #E6E4DF#E9E6E2 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Calm is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- A la Mode 2109-70ΔE 0.97 · indistinguishable · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 3.5 points lower.
- Lacey Pearl 2108-70ΔE 1.04 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Garlic Bulb 2112-70ΔE 1.24 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 4.5 points lower.