Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Velvet Evening 540F-7
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is In the Midnight Hour (1666), at ΔE 3.33 — very close.
In the Midnight Hour is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 3.33 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 In the Midnight Hour really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.33very close
- LRV
- 10.17Behr is 7
- Hex
- #415663#33505E in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if In the Midnight Hour is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Summer Nights 777ΔE 3.53 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.8 points higher.
- Gentleman's Gray 2062-20ΔE 4.26 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Washington Blue CW-630ΔE 4.26 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Velvet Evening 540F-7 matched across all 13 brands →