Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Winning Red BIC-34
The closest Valspar colour is Muted Red (1008-5A), at ΔE 2.19 — very close.
Muted Red is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.19 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 Muted Red really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.19very close
- LRV
- 10.96Behr is 9
- Hex
- #8E484B#894144 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Muted Red is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Baked Bahama 1006-3AΔE 3.39 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
- Thai Chili 8002-8FΔE 4.11 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Rushing Red V042-6ΔE 4.41 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.