Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Wildflower 660D-5
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Wild Orchid (2072-40), at ΔE 1.35 — near-exact.
Wild Orchid is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.35 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 Wild Orchid really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.35near-exact
- LRV
- 25.18Behr is 23
- Hex
- #957E99#927D9B in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
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 2.41 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.2 points higher.
- Naples Sunset 1391ΔE 4.63 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
- Purple Heart 1406ΔE 5.79 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.