Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Plum Smoke PPU16-14
The closest Valspar colour is Storm Rolling In (8004-1D), at ΔE 2.05 — very close.
Storm Rolling In is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.05 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 Storm Rolling In really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.05very close
- LRV
- 29Behr is 27
- Hex
- #979193#928E8E in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Storm Rolling In is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Feather Quill 8006-12DΔE 3.68 · close · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
- Cadet Gray 4001-2AΔE 3.73 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points lower.
- Tabby Cat Gray 8005-1DΔE 3.80 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.