Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Tribeca MQ1-40
The closest Valspar colour is Monkeypod (8004-5E), at ΔE 1.21 — near-exact.
Monkeypod is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.21 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)
- 1.21near-exact
- LRV
- 29Behr is 30
- Hex
- #A38E89#A4918D in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 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 2.08 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points higher.
- Dusky Hyacinth 1003-10AΔE 2.35 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.
- Channel Seal Gray 1001-9CΔE 2.74 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points lower.