Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Provence ICC-74
The closest Valspar colour is Merman (T601), at ΔE 1.38 — near-exact.
Merman is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.38 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 Merman really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.38near-exact
- LRV
- 20.65Behr is 21
- Hex
- #6A8097#678198 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Merman is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Gray Lavender 4005-4AΔE 2.37 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Royal Gray 4006-4AΔE 3.57 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
- Smoky Violet V073-5ΔE 3.61 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.