Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Sovereign HDC-CL-06
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Plum Royale (2070-20), at ΔE 2.34 — very close.
Plum Royale is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.34 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 Plum Royale really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.34very close
- LRV
- 6.38Behr is 6
- Hex
- #453C50#4B4356 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated.
Behr and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Plum Royale reads slightly darker than Sovereign 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 Plum Royale is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Blackberry Wine 2069-20ΔE 3.23 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
- Shadow 2117-30ΔE 3.23 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.3 points higher.
- Grappa 1393ΔE 3.29 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points higher.