Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Suede Gray PPU18-17
The closest Valspar colour is Dorian Gray (T511), at ΔE 0.92 — indistinguishable.
Dorian Gray is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.92 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 Dorian Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.92indistinguishable
- LRV
- 22.15Behr is 22
- Hex
- #87817B#857F7A in Behr
The candidate is lighter.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Dorian Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Mountain Smoke 6004-2BΔE 2.74 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
- Grey Suit 4004-2AΔE 3.24 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Chain Link T581ΔE 3.36 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.