Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Velvet Rope MQ5-58
The closest Valspar colour is Mountain River (4005-6C), at ΔE 2.67 — very close.
Mountain River is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.67 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Mountain River really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.67very close
- LRV
- 8.96Behr is 8
- Hex
- #3F576A#36526A in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Mountain River is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Blue Fedora V111-6ΔE 3.14 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
- Midnight Shadow 4004-4CΔE 3.24 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
- Motor City Blue 4005-4CΔE 3.49 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted.