Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Royal Raisin N110-5
The closest Valspar colour is Ashen Violet (T592), at ΔE 0.77 — indistinguishable.
Ashen Violet is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.77 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 Ashen Violet really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.77indistinguishable
- LRV
- 17.63Behr is 17
- Hex
- #827072#806F72 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Ashen Violet is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Simple Plum 1001-7BΔE 1.92 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
- Gray Grape V126-5ΔE 3.47 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
- Roaming Pony 1003-9BΔE 3.83 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.