Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Violet Bouquet PMD-82
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Wild Orchid (2072-40), at ΔE 4.04 — close.
Wild Orchid is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 4.04 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 Wild Orchid really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.04close
- LRV
- 25.18Behr is 25
- Hex
- #957E99#A18196 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift.
Behr and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Wild Orchid reads slightly darker than Violet Bouquet in colour space while carrying the higher published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Wild Orchid is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Carolina Plum 1384ΔE 4.14 · close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
- Purple Hyacinth 2073-40ΔE 5.49 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points higher.
- Naples Sunset 1391ΔE 6.30 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Violet Bouquet PMD-82 matched across all 13 brands →