Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Rich Bordeaux BXC-87
The closest Valspar colour is Soul Searching (8004-4G), at ΔE 2.45 — very close.
Soul Searching is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.45 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 Soul Searching really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.45very close
- LRV
- 7Behr is 6
- Hex
- #594645#514142 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Soul Searching is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Christmas Pudding 8004-5GΔE 2.62 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Raspberry Truffle M101ΔE 3.27 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
- Mystic Taupe 1002-9AΔE 3.64 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Rich Bordeaux BXC-87 matched across all 13 brands →