Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Velvety Merlot PMD-43
The closest Valspar colour is Molten Sulphur (V080-6), at ΔE 2.31 — very close.
Molten Sulphur is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.31 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 Molten Sulphur really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.31very close
- LRV
- 7.06Behr is 8
- Hex
- #703D3D#794143 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Molten Sulphur is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Fire Agate T503ΔE 3.27 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Red Henna 1008-7AΔE 3.48 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.
- Stoic 1010-6ΔE 4.64 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Velvety Merlot PMD-43 matched across all 13 brands →