Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Unfading Dusk CE-03
The closest Valspar colour is Blush of Hyacinth (8003-2A), at ΔE 1.16 — near-exact.
Blush of Hyacinth is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.16 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 Blush of Hyacinth really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.16near-exact
- LRV
- 68Behr is 71
- Hex
- #E2D4D9#E7D8DE in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Blush of Hyacinth is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Winter Sunrise 1002-8CΔE 1.93 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.
- Sleepy Kisses V077-1ΔE 2.33 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
- Barely Berry V078-1ΔE 2.37 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.