Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Zephyr 690A-1
The closest Valspar colour is Lavender Moon (4001-9A), at ΔE 1.47 — near-exact.
Lavender Moon 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 Lavender Moon really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.47near-exact
- LRV
- 83.39Behr is 81
- Hex
- #F6E8EC#F5E4E9 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Lavender Moon is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Pink Mist 1001-2CΔE 1.56 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Pixie Dust 1004-2CΔE 2.13 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
- Berry Taffy 1006-6CΔE 2.24 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.1 points lower.