Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Smoked Mulberry MQ1-38
The closest Valspar colour is Purple Sunset (V077-5), at ΔE 2.69 — very close.
Purple Sunset is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.69 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 Purple Sunset really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.69very close
- LRV
- 13.84Behr is 13
- Hex
- #796172#725F6C in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Purple Sunset is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Purple Suede V075-5ΔE 2.82 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
- Purple Sunset 8003-2FΔE 3.56 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Simple Plum 1001-7BΔE 5.71 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Smoked Mulberry MQ1-38 matched across all 13 brands →