Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Smokey Claret HDC-AC-28
The closest Valspar colour is Ashen Violet (T592), at ΔE 3.45 — very close.
Ashen Violet is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 3.45 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 Ashen Violet really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.45very close
- LRV
- 17.63Behr is 18
- Hex
- #827072#88716D in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Ashen Violet is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Thorny Brush 1001-9BΔE 4.00 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
- Soft Rabbit Brown 1002-9CΔE 4.22 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.
- Cocoa Berry 8004-5FΔE 4.32 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Smokey Claret HDC-AC-28 matched across all 13 brands →