Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Tamarind Fruit PMD-61
The closest Valspar colour is Château Mantle (V085-6), at ΔE 2.51 — very close.
Château Mantle is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.51 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 Château Mantle really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.51very close
- LRV
- 10.49Behr is 10
- Hex
- #795338#75503B in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Château Mantle is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Riding Boots V083-6ΔE 2.52 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
- Cowboy Hat 3010-8ΔE 2.52 · very close · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
- Wooden Wagon 3001-7AΔE 2.82 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Tamarind Fruit PMD-61 matched across all 13 brands →