Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Tandoori Spice PMD-81
The closest Valspar colour is New Haven Rose (1008-7C), at ΔE 4.00 — close.
New Haven Rose is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 4.00 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 New Haven Rose really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.00close
- LRV
- 26.87Behr is 23
- Hex
- #BA7F78#AF746B in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.9 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if New Haven Rose is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cranberry Foule V080-5ΔE 4.11 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Pajarito Red 2001-7BΔE 4.35 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.7 points lower.
- Rhapsody 2002-5CΔE 4.76 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Tandoori Spice PMD-81 matched across all 13 brands →