Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Purple Agate PPU16-04
The closest Valspar colour is Purple Hills (1001-5B), at ΔE 3.33 — very close.
Purple Hills is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 3.33 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 Purple Hills really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.33very close
- LRV
- 22.35Behr is 24
- Hex
- #887CA1#8D7EAE in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Purple Hills is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Bravo! 8001-48EΔE 3.68 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Plum Burst 4002-10BΔE 3.90 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Purple Phantom 1001-3BΔE 4.33 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.9 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Purple Agate PPU16-04 matched across all 13 brands →