Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Sweet Molasses PPU5-20
The closest Valspar colour is Moon Rock (T501), at ΔE 2.20 — very close.
Moon Rock is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.20 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 Moon Rock really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.20very close
- LRV
- 6.66Behr is 6
- Hex
- #4F4845#4B423F in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Moon Rock is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Safari Brown 6009-1ΔE 2.60 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
- Burnt Tile 6011-2ΔE 3.58 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
- Ebony Keys 8006-2GΔE 3.71 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Sweet Molasses PPU5-20 matched across all 13 brands →