Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Plumville N120-5
The closest Valspar colour is Irish Tea (1004-9C), at ΔE 4.22 — close.
Irish Tea is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 4.22 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 Irish Tea really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.22close
- LRV
- 22.85Behr is 21
- Hex
- #987E78#917778 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Irish Tea is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Ashen Violet T592ΔE 4.58 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points lower.
- Forest Trail 1005-9CΔE 5.04 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
- Lilac Gray 1003-9CΔE 5.58 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.1 points higher.