Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Violet Water T12-17
The closest Valspar colour is Blushing Lilac (M233), at ΔE 1.47 — near-exact.
Blushing Lilac is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.47 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Blushing Lilac really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.47near-exact
- LRV
- 68.72Behr is 67
- Hex
- #D6D7E7#D2D6E6 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Blushing Lilac is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Kindness 8003-47AΔE 1.58 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Daybreak Beckons 8003-48AΔE 1.93 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Super Nova 4004-9AΔE 2.03 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 6.1 points higher.