Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Simply Elegant ICC-84
The closest Valspar colour is Mauving Up (V078-5), at ΔE 4.03 — close.
Mauving Up is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 4.03 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 Mauving Up really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.03close
- LRV
- 14.99Behr is 13
- Hex
- #836468#7C5B65 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Mauving Up is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Purple Sunset 8003-2FΔE 4.12 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Purple Sunset V077-5ΔE 4.61 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
- Smoked Mulberry 1004-7BΔE 4.63 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Simply Elegant ICC-84 matched across all 13 brands →