Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Vintage Merlot ICC-110
The closest Valspar colour is Stoic (1010-6), at ΔE 2.86 — very close.
Stoic is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.86 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 Stoic really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.86very close
- LRV
- 7.22Behr is 8
- Hex
- #6D3F48#763D4B in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Stoic is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Pickled Beet V041-6ΔE 3.80 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
- Fire Agate T503ΔE 4.95 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Merlot V078-6ΔE 5.27 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Vintage Merlot ICC-110 matched across all 13 brands →