Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Upscale MQ5-13
The closest Valspar colour is Soul Sister (8003-48C), at ΔE 1.61 — near-exact.
Soul Sister is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.61 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 Soul Sister really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.61near-exact
- LRV
- 43Behr is 42
- Hex
- #ACAEC4#A8ADC2 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Soul Sister is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Bonnie Blue 8003-47CΔE 2.02 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Purple Freedom 4002-7CΔE 2.27 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
- Peri Wink 8003-47BΔE 3.61 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 7.0 points higher.