Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Raspberry Truffle MQ1-49
The closest Valspar colour is Purple Earth (1004-7A), at ΔE 2.15 — very close.
Purple Earth is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.15 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 Earth really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.15very close
- LRV
- 7.44Behr is 7
- Hex
- #624647#5E4145 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Purple Earth is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Merlot V078-6ΔE 3.29 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
- Raspberry Truffle M101ΔE 4.04 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Soul Searching 8004-4GΔE 4.87 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Raspberry Truffle MQ1-49 matched across all 13 brands →