Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Vintage Plum BIC-35
The closest Valspar colour is Mauving Up (V078-5), at ΔE 2.86 — very close.
Mauving Up 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 Mauving Up really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.86very close
- LRV
- 14.99Behr is 14
- Hex
- #836468#84616B 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 Mauving Up is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Purple Sunset 8003-2FΔE 3.51 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Smoked Mulberry 1004-7BΔE 3.80 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
- Tragic Juliet T512ΔE 4.58 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points higher.