Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Violet Vixen MQ5-41
The closest Valspar colour is Vivacious Violet (V038-5), at ΔE 4.48 — close.
Vivacious Violet is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 4.48 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 Vivacious Violet really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.48close
- LRV
- 15.91Behr is 16
- Hex
- #81658E#75688B in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Behr and Valspar publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Vivacious Violet reads slightly lighter than Violet Vixen in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Vivacious Violet is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Purple Phantom 1001-3BΔE 6.18 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.1 points higher.
- Purple Suede V075-5ΔE 6.39 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
- Purple Valley 1001-5AΔE 6.43 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 5.2 points lower.