Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Vaguely Violet P540-1
The closest Valspar colour is On Butterfly Wings (8001-46A), at ΔE 1.34 — near-exact.
On Butterfly Wings is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.34 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 On Butterfly Wings really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.34near-exact
- LRV
- 75Behr is 75
- Hex
- #DDE0ED#DBE1EF in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if On Butterfly Wings is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Super Nova 4004-9AΔE 1.53 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
- Sueded Gray M239ΔE 2.06 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Kindness 8003-47AΔE 2.07 · very close · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Vaguely Violet P540-1 matched across all 13 brands →