Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Plum Jam 690B-7
The closest Valspar colour is Magician's Cloak (1009-8), at ΔE 3.15 — very close.
Magician's Cloak is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 3.15 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 Valspar
Most people comparing Behr to Valspar 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 Magician's Cloak really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.15very close
- LRV
- 8.02Behr is 9
- Hex
- #714061#784660 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Magician's Cloak is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Plumberry 1004-3AΔE 3.58 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.
- Sea Fan Fuchsia P076ΔE 3.60 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
- Purple Davenport 1003-3AΔE 4.40 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.