Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Private Black N530-7
The closest Valspar colour is Soft Panther (8006-12F), at ΔE 2.09 — very close.
Soft Panther is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.09 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 Soft Panther really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.09very close
- LRV
- 7Behr is 7
- Hex
- #4D494C#4C4949 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Soft Panther is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Moon Rock T501ΔE 2.60 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Bittersweet Molasses 8005-12GΔE 2.60 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Muskeg Grey 4005-2CΔE 3.10 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Private Black N530-7 matched across all 13 brands →