Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Wild Grapes S-G-660
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Taro (1386), at ΔE 3.98 — close.
Taro is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 3.98 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 Taro really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.98close
- LRV
- 9Behr is 8
- Hex
- #5B435D#5E496C in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Behr and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Taro reads slightly darker than Wild Grapes 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 Taro is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Purple Lotus 2072-30ΔE 4.23 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
- Dark Lilac 2070-30ΔE 4.73 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
- Gentle Violet 2071-20ΔE 4.94 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.