Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Red My Mind MQ1-10
The closest Valspar colour is Thai Chili (8002-8F), at ΔE 2.30 — very close.
Thai Chili is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.30 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 Thai Chili really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.30very close
- LRV
- 10Behr is 11
- Hex
- #973A3C#994341 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Thai Chili is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Pop of Poppy M253ΔE 3.06 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
- Red Ochre 2011-4ΔE 3.54 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
- Muted Red 1008-5AΔE 4.17 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.