Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Prime Purple T15-13
The closest Valspar colour is Alpine Forget-Me-Not (8003-47F), at ΔE 5.92 — noticeably different.
Valspar does not make this colour. Alpine Forget-Me-Not is the closest option at ΔE 5.92, which is a visibly different colour. If the match matters, have Valspar custom-tint to the Behr formula instead of substituting.
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 Alpine Forget-Me-Not really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 5.92noticeably different
- LRV
- 12Behr is 14
- Hex
- #556082#656293 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Alpine Forget-Me-Not is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Blue Batik V074-5ΔE 5.97 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Shadow Mountain 8003-48EΔE 6.13 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Purple Valley 1001-5AΔE 6.61 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.