Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Smokey Lilac PPU26-20
The closest Valspar colour is Lionfish (8004-46D), at ΔE 1.23 — near-exact.
Lionfish is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.23 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Lionfish really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.23near-exact
- LRV
- 32Behr is 34
- Hex
- #989AA0#9A9DA2 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Lionfish is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Drizzling Mist 4006-1CΔE 2.07 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Chrome 8006-7CΔE 2.31 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Ashland Heights V125-4ΔE 2.84 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Smokey Lilac PPU26-20 matched across all 13 brands →