Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Tibetan Temple PPU1-03
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Pinch of Spice (1449), at ΔE 2.09 — very close.
Pinch of Spice is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.09 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 Pinch of Spice really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.09very close
- LRV
- 14.58Behr is 14
- Hex
- #765F61#786465 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
Behr and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Pinch of Spice reads slightly darker than Tibetan Temple 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 Pinch of Spice is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Mink Violet 1252ΔE 2.15 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
- Amazon Soil 2115-30ΔE 3.35 · very close · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
- Kasbah AF-640ΔE 3.97 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Tibetan Temple PPU1-03 matched across all 13 brands →