Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Wisteria Blue M550-4
The closest Valspar colour is Purple Freedom (4002-7C), at ΔE 1.97 — near-exact.
Purple Freedom is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.97 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 Purple Freedom really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.97near-exact
- LRV
- 41.46Behr is 42
- Hex
- #A6ABC6#AAABC8 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Purple Freedom is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Soul Sister 8003-48CΔE 2.69 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Bonnie Blue 8003-47CΔE 3.44 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Beloved 8001-47CΔE 4.38 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Wisteria Blue M550-4 matched across all 13 brands →