Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Velvet Curtain S540-5
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Queen's Wreath (1426), at ΔE 1.68 — near-exact.
Queen's Wreath is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.68 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 Queen's Wreath really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.68near-exact
- LRV
- 23.8Behr is 24
- Hex
- #7C819D#7E85A3 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Queen's Wreath is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Stratford Blue 831ΔE 3.67 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- Softened Violet 1420ΔE 4.71 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.
- Violet Stone 2069-40ΔE 4.79 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.3 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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