Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Sovereign HDC-CL-06
The closest Valspar colour is Purple Fury (4001-4C), at ΔE 3.33 — very close.
Purple Fury is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 3.33 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 Purple Fury really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.33very close
- LRV
- 6.86Behr is 6
- Hex
- #534654#4B4356 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Purple Fury is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Dried Lilacs V075-6ΔE 4.15 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Virtuoso M215ΔE 4.64 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
- Emperor 8003-48GΔE 4.86 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.