Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Sonora Rose N160-4
The closest Valspar colour is Mauve Blush (1006-10A), at ΔE 1.46 — near-exact.
Mauve Blush 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 Mauve Blush really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.46near-exact
- LRV
- 33.17Behr is 34
- Hex
- #B69589#B4978D in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Mauve Blush is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cherry Taupe 1005-10AΔE 3.27 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.
- Wool Coat 1002-10AΔE 3.37 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
- Poetry in Motion T573ΔE 3.51 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 4.7 points higher.