Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Blackberry Mocha |
| SKU | 120F-4 |
| Hex | #9E8692 |
| RGB | 158, 134, 146 |
| HSL | 330°, 11%, 57% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | warm magenta tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Behr Blackberry Mocha
Blackberry Mocha sits in the mid-range at LRV 26, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its magenta undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Blackberry Mocha is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
Closest matches by brand
9 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all purple from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Blackberry Mocha within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #9E8692 in HSL space. Pair Blackberry Mocha with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Blackberry Mocha Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Blackberry Mocha from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr 120F-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Blackberry Mocha
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Blackberry Mocha. The nearest is Amorous (AF-600) at ΔE 4.14 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Amorous swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Blackberry Mocha
At Valspar, the closest color to Blackberry Mocha is Mellow Mauve (1004-7C) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mellow Mauve swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Blackberry Mocha
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Blackberry Mocha. The nearest is Smoky Quartz (PPG18-08) at ΔE 4.06 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Smoky Quartz swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Blackberry Mocha
Glidden has no exact twin of Blackberry Mocha. The nearest is Smoky Quartz (PPG18-08) at ΔE 4.08 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Smoky Quartz swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Blackberry Mocha
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Blackberry Mocha. The nearest is Plumville (DE6012) at ΔE 4.09 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Plumville swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Blackberry Mocha
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Blackberry Mocha is Berry Bright (1213) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Berry Bright swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Blackberry Mocha
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Blackberry Mocha is Berry Bright (1213) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Berry Bright swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Blackberry Mocha
At Kompozit, the closest color to Blackberry Mocha is Berry Bright (1213) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Berry Bright swatch →