Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Vintage Mauve PPU17-11
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Elephant Gray (2109-50), at ΔE 1.45 — near-exact.
Elephant Gray is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.45 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 Elephant Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.45near-exact
- LRV
- 41.5Behr is 44
- Hex
- #B5ABA7#BAAFAC in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Elephant Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sandlot Gray 2107-50ΔE 2.97 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Victorian Mauve 2114-50ΔE 3.44 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.1 points higher.
- Lost Locket CSP-410ΔE 3.60 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.1 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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