Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Poinsettia 150B-7
The closest Valspar colour is Oh So Red (1009-1), at ΔE 2.96 — very close.
Oh So Red is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.96 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 Oh So Red really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.96very close
- LRV
- 14.35Behr is 15
- Hex
- #BF3934#C14141 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Oh So Red is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Red Bliss 1010-1ΔE 3.13 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
- Dressed to the Nines V043-5ΔE 3.30 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
- Whipped Strawberry 1006-1AΔE 3.49 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.