Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Tile Red PPF-01
The closest Valspar colour is Molten Sulphur (V080-6), at ΔE 1.91 — near-exact.
Molten Sulphur is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.91 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 Molten Sulphur really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.91near-exact
- LRV
- 7.06Behr is 8
- Hex
- #703D3D#774242 in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Molten Sulphur is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Red Henna 1008-7AΔE 2.85 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.
- Fire Agate T503ΔE 3.93 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Brown Plum 1006-7AΔE 4.38 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.