Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Regal Rose QE-05
The closest Valspar colour is Cherry Mocha (1006-7C), at ΔE 1.21 — near-exact.
Cherry Mocha is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.21 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 Cherry Mocha really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.21near-exact
- LRV
- 20.5Behr is 21
- Hex
- #9F7271#9D7374 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Cherry Mocha is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Taffeta Darling V079-5ΔE 4.03 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
- Forest Trail 1005-9CΔE 4.88 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
- Cranberry Foule V080-5ΔE 5.30 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.