Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Purple Essence 660E-2
The closest Valspar colour is El Niño (M210), at ΔE 2.07 — very close.
El Niño is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.07 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 El Niño really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.07very close
- LRV
- 61.38Behr is 63
- Hex
- #CCCDD3#D1CFD7 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if El Niño is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Daybreak Beckons 8003-48AΔE 2.41 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Pebbles 8004-48BΔE 2.51 · very close · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.
- Whisper Soft 8004-1BΔE 2.56 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Purple Essence 660E-2 matched across all 13 brands →