Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Suede Leather 740B-4
The closest Valspar colour is Monkeypod (8004-5E), at ΔE 1.89 — near-exact.
Monkeypod is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.89 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 Monkeypod really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.89near-exact
- LRV
- 29Behr is 31
- Hex
- #A38E89#A5938E in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Monkeypod is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Foggy Mauve V126-4ΔE 2.23 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
- Dusky Hyacinth 1003-10AΔE 2.41 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
- Chocolate Oatmeal T575ΔE 2.76 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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