Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Renaissance PPU16-20
The closest Valspar colour is Emperor (8003-48G), at ΔE 1.67 — near-exact.
Emperor is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.67 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 Emperor really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.67near-exact
- LRV
- 6Behr is 6
- Hex
- #40425A#434257 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Emperor is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Skyline 8003-47GΔE 4.55 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Downing Street 8004-47GΔE 6.03 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Patrician Purple M224ΔE 6.09 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Renaissance PPU16-20 matched across all 13 brands →