Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Sophisticated Lilac M110-6
The closest Valspar colour is Cali Lily (V039-5), at ΔE 2.24 — very close.
Cali Lily is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.24 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 Cali Lily really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.24very close
- LRV
- 20.33Behr is 19
- Hex
- #9B6F8F#956C87 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Cali Lily is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Berry Pretty V040-5ΔE 4.63 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
- Tragic Juliet T512ΔE 5.29 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
- Plum Legacy 1002-7BΔE 5.84 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Sophisticated Lilac M110-6 matched across all 13 brands →