Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Soft Lilac N140-1A
The closest Valspar colour is Dusk in the Valley (8004-3B), at ΔE 1.46 — near-exact.
Dusk in the Valley is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.46 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 Dusk in the Valley really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.46near-exact
- LRV
- 62Behr is 64
- Hex
- #D4CDCB#D6D0CC in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Dusk in the Valley is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Apollo V124-2ΔE 1.57 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- White Pepper 4001-1AΔE 1.62 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Basket of Bobbins V130-1ΔE 1.74 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points lower.