Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Red Coral PPU1-05A
The closest Valspar colour is Rhapsody (2002-5C), at ΔE 1.11 — near-exact.
Rhapsody is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.11 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Rhapsody really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.11near-exact
- LRV
- 24.95Behr is 25
- Hex
- #C37466#C37469 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Rhapsody is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cuban Plaza 2001-5BΔE 3.21 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
- Hearts Afire P078ΔE 3.72 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.2 points higher.
- New Haven Rose 1008-7CΔE 4.64 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.