Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Upscale MQ5-13
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Blue Viola (1424), at ΔE 1.87 — near-exact.
Blue Viola is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.87 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 Blue Viola really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.87near-exact
- LRV
- 46.21Behr is 42
- Hex
- #ACB3CA#A8ADC2 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.2 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Blue Viola is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Freesia 1432ΔE 2.70 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points higher.
- Central Mauve 1412ΔE 3.12 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Heather Field CC-970ΔE 3.12 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.