Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Velvety Merlot PMD-43
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Plum Raisin (2082-20), at ΔE 1.27 — near-exact.
Plum Raisin is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.27 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 Plum Raisin really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.27near-exact
- LRV
- 9.91Behr is 8
- Hex
- #7C4547#794143 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Plum Raisin is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Barn Red ES-22ΔE 1.44 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift.
- Chestnut 2082-10ΔE 2.68 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
- Pottery Red 2085-20ΔE 3.04 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Velvety Merlot PMD-43 matched across all 13 brands →