Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Strike A Pose T11-3
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Grappa (1393), at ΔE 2.17 — very close.
Grappa is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.17 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 Grappa really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.17very close
- LRV
- 8.66Behr is 7
- Hex
- #544556#5A4659 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
Behr and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Grappa reads slightly darker than Strike A Pose 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 Grappa is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Purple Lotus 2072-30ΔE 2.42 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points higher.
- Taro 1386ΔE 2.89 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Black Raspberry 2072-20ΔE 4.21 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted.