Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Vixen PPU17-03
The closest Valspar colour is Plummy Rouge (8003-2G), at ΔE 0.50 — indistinguishable.
Plummy Rouge is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.50 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 Plummy Rouge really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.50indistinguishable
- LRV
- 6Behr is 6
- Hex
- #5A4050#5B4051 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Plummy Rouge is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Ripe Mulberry V076-6ΔE 0.87 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
- Royal Velvet V077-6ΔE 3.81 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Dried Lilacs V075-6ΔE 3.84 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.