Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Soulful Music 600F-7
The closest Valspar colour is Emperor (8003-48G), at ΔE 4.64 — close.
Emperor is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 4.64 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 Emperor really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.64close
- LRV
- 6Behr is 6
- Hex
- #40425A#3B4457 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Emperor is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Downing Street 8004-47GΔE 4.70 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Gotham Gray 4009-3ΔE 5.03 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
- Nightfall 8003-46GΔE 5.13 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Soulful Music 600F-7 matched across all 13 brands →