Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Violet Fields 650B-4
The closest Valspar colour is Fancy Pansy (1001-4A), at ΔE 2.16 — very close.
Fancy Pansy is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.16 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 Fancy Pansy really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.16very close
- LRV
- 42.64Behr is 41
- Hex
- #B9A9C8#B8A4C8 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Fancy Pansy is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Meadow Thistle V038-3ΔE 2.50 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
- Izzy's Mittens V038-4ΔE 3.39 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.8 points lower.
- Purple Gala 4002-10AΔE 3.41 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Violet Fields 650B-4 matched across all 13 brands →