Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Purple Balloon S-G-640
The closest Valspar colour is Purple Valley (1001-5A), at ΔE 3.68 — close.
Purple Valley is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 3.68 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 Valley really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.68close
- LRV
- 10.82Behr is 12
- Hex
- #63577A#625B87 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Purple Valley is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Rollick 4003-10CΔE 5.55 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
- Karmic Grape 4002-8CΔE 6.04 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
- Alpine Forget-Me-Not 8003-47FΔE 6.46 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Purple Balloon S-G-640 matched across all 13 brands →