Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Purple Sky MQ4-28
The closest Valspar colour is Purple Valley (1001-5A), at ΔE 2.26 — very close.
Purple Valley is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.26 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)
- 2.26very close
- LRV
- 10.82Behr is 10
- Hex
- #63577A#62547E in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
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 4.62 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Velvet Beret 1001-3AΔE 5.27 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
- Hatter's Plush M237ΔE 6.30 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.