Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Virtuous Violet BIC-07
The closest Valspar colour is Midsummer Twilight (4001-3C), at ΔE 2.45 — very close.
Midsummer Twilight is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.45 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 Midsummer Twilight really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.45very close
- LRV
- 42.54Behr is 45
- Hex
- #B7ABB8#B7B0BF in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Midsummer Twilight is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Pocketful of Posies 8003-1BΔE 2.47 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Lilac Blossom V076-3ΔE 2.87 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
- Titanium Man 8004-48CΔE 4.56 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Virtuous Violet BIC-07 matched across all 13 brands →