Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Raisin In The Sun N120-6
The closest Valspar colour is Smoked Mulberry (1004-7B), at ΔE 2.38 — very close.
Smoked Mulberry is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.38 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 Smoked Mulberry really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.38very close
- LRV
- 14.85Behr is 16
- Hex
- #826466#82696A in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Smoked Mulberry is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Mauving Up V078-5ΔE 2.90 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Ashen Violet T592ΔE 3.49 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
- Simple Plum 1001-7BΔE 4.17 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Raisin In The Sun N120-6 matched across all 13 brands →