Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Shadow Mountain PPU24-22
The closest Valspar colour is Muted Ebony (4008-2C), at ΔE 3.39 — very close.
Muted Ebony is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 3.39 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 Muted Ebony really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.39very close
- LRV
- 8.04Behr is 10
- Hex
- #4E5150#585858 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Muted Ebony is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- To the Tarmac V116-3ΔE 3.58 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
- Semi-Sweet 4003-2CΔE 3.79 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Sable Evening 5006-2CΔE 3.79 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Shadow Mountain PPU24-22 matched across all 13 brands →