Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Vixen PPU17-03
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Autumn Purple (2073-20), at ΔE 2.58 — very close.
Autumn Purple is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.58 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 Autumn Purple really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.58very close
- LRV
- 7.39Behr is 6
- Hex
- #5D3D54#5B4051 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
Behr and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Autumn Purple reads slightly darker than Vixen 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 Autumn Purple is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Taro 1386ΔE 3.87 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Grappa 1393ΔE 4.55 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points higher.
- Black Raspberry 2072-20ΔE 4.59 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.