Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Smoked Mauve PPU17-12
The closest Valspar colour is Gray Matter (T521), at ΔE 2.60 — very close.
Gray Matter is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.60 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 Gray Matter really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.60very close
- LRV
- 32.28Behr is 34
- Hex
- #A09995#A89C97 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Gray Matter is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Western Sandstone 1001-10AΔE 2.92 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.9 points higher.
- Mystical Gray 8004-3DΔE 3.44 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
- Chocolate Oatmeal T575ΔE 3.49 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Smoked Mauve PPU17-12 matched across all 13 brands →