Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Violet Aura M550-5
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Violet Stone (2069-40), at ΔE 1.46 — near-exact.
Violet Stone is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.46 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 Violet Stone really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.46near-exact
- LRV
- 29.35Behr is 27
- Hex
- #8E8FB0#8A8BAE in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Violet Stone is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Spring Purple 2070-40ΔE 3.52 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Softened Violet 1420ΔE 4.21 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Snugglepuss 1405ΔE 4.94 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.2 points higher.