Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Behr Virtuous Violet BIC-07

Behr → Benjamin Moore

Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Virtuous Violet BIC-07

The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Spring Violet (2117-50), at ΔE 1.84 — near-exact.

Virtuous VioletBehr · BIC-07
Spring VioletBenjamin Moore · 2117-50

Spring Violet is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.84 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 Spring Violet really is

Delta E (CIEDE2000)
1.84near-exact
LRV
42.87Behr is 45
Hex
#B0ACBB#B7B0BF in Behr

The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.

Other Benjamin Moore options

Worth knowing if Spring Violet is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.

  • African Violet 2116-50ΔE 2.98 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.7 points higher.
  • Dusk to Dawn 1446ΔE 4.54 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points lower.
  • Sanctuary AF-620ΔE 4.54 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points lower.

Matches in every other brand

See Behr Virtuous Violet BIC-07 matched across all 13 brands →