Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Purple Prince P550-7
The closest Valspar colour is Karmic Grape (4002-8C), at ΔE 3.01 — very close.
Karmic Grape is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 3.01 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 Karmic Grape really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.01very close
- LRV
- 9.54Behr is 10
- Hex
- #4C557D#515386 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Karmic Grape is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Blue Ember 8001-47FΔE 3.24 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
- Purple Frenzy 4004-10CΔE 4.03 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.
- Demon Blue V037-3ΔE 4.06 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Purple Prince P550-7 matched across all 13 brands →