Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Violet Vista HDC-CT-18
The closest Valspar colour is Embarrassed Shadow (8004-5D), at ΔE 2.52 — very close.
Embarrassed Shadow is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.52 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 Embarrassed Shadow really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.52very close
- LRV
- 39Behr is 36
- Hex
- #B7A49F#B09F9E in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Embarrassed Shadow is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Dusky Hyacinth 1003-10AΔE 2.59 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.
- Heather Bay T572ΔE 2.71 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.
- Foggy Mauve V126-4ΔE 2.87 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.4 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Violet Vista HDC-CT-18 matched across all 13 brands →