Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Poisonberry BXC-18
The closest Valspar colour is Molten Sulphur (V080-6), at ΔE 1.26 — near-exact.
Molten Sulphur is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.26 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Molten Sulphur really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.26near-exact
- LRV
- 7.06Behr is 8
- Hex
- #703D3D#73403E in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Molten Sulphur is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Red Henna 1008-7AΔE 2.61 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.
- Brown Plum 1006-7AΔE 3.31 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.
- Uluru Sunset T583ΔE 3.68 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.