Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Sugar Plum 680B-7
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Passion Plum (2073-30), at ΔE 3.00 — very close.
Passion Plum is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 3.00 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 Passion Plum really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.00very close
- LRV
- 11.83Behr is 11
- Hex
- #764B6E#824D70 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
Behr and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Passion Plum reads slightly darker than Sugar Plum 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 Passion Plum is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Ultra Violet 1372ΔE 4.07 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
- Summer Plum 2074-20ΔE 4.96 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Vintage Claret 1364ΔE 5.25 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points higher.