Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Prussian Plum MQ1-39
The closest Valspar colour is Passionate (T502), at ΔE 1.73 — near-exact.
Passionate is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.73 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 Passionate really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.73near-exact
- LRV
- 8.6Behr is 9
- Hex
- #694A5A#6F4B5C in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Passionate is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Plummy Rouge 8003-2GΔE 5.58 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Magician's Cloak 1009-8ΔE 5.86 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Ripe Mulberry V076-6ΔE 5.89 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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