Campfire Ash → Valspar
The closest Valspar matches for Behr Campfire Ash (PPU5-03), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Valspar Equivalent for Campfire Ash
If you love Behr Campfire Ash but need a Valspar alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Valspar, your local store does not carry Behr, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Campfire Ash (PPU5-03) is a medium-dark taupe with warm ash taupe undertones. A warm, ashy taupe. The color of cooled campfire embers. Earthy and organic at medium-dark depth. To find a good Valspar match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 24) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Campfire Ash and every Valspar color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The good news: there is a strong Valspar match for Campfire Ash. Blanket (VR085A) comes in with a Delta E of 2, which puts it in the "excellent match" range. Blanket is the closest Valspar option. Very close match.
Valspar Matches for Campfire Ash
Blanket is the closest Valspar option. Very close match.
| Campfire Ash | Blanket | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 24 | 24 |
| Hex | #9E9388 | #9B948B |
| Undertone | Warm Ash Taupe | Warm Brown-Taupe |
| Family | Taupe | Taupe |
Undertone Comparison
Campfire Ash has warm ash taupe undertones. A warm, ashy taupe. The color of cooled campfire embers. Earthy and organic at medium-dark depth.
Blanket has warm brown-taupe undertones. A warm, cozy taupe at medium-dark depth. Named for the comfort it provides: wrapping rooms in warm, earthy color. Deeper than Frappe, with more brown warmth.
These two colors share the same undertone family, which is a good sign for a cross-brand swap. The undertone similarity means they will behave similarly as lighting changes throughout the day, and they should coordinate well with the same accent colors, trim, and furnishings.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Campfire Ash in Your Room
The ashy warmth is consistent. In bright rooms, a warm earthy taupe. In dim rooms, a cozy dark neutral.
Blanket in Your Room
The warm brown-taupe is consistent and enveloping. In bright rooms, it reads as a warm, rich neutral. In dim rooms, it creates a cozy, intimate atmosphere.
LRV and Brightness
Campfire Ash has an LRV of 24, while Blanket has an LRV of 24. These two colors reflect a very similar amount of light, so you should not notice a significant difference in room brightness when switching between them. The room will feel approximately the same in terms of light and space, which makes this a smoother transition.
Best Rooms for Campfire Ash
Behr recommends Campfire Ash for: living room, dining room, accent wall, office, exterior. With an LRV of 24, this is a medium-dark color that absorbs more light than it reflects. It makes a bold statement and works beautifully on accent walls, front doors, exterior trim, and features where drama is the goal. In a full room, make sure you have good lighting and bright white trim for contrast.
Blanket is recommended for: bedroom, living room, dining room, accent wall, office. The recommended applications differ slightly between brands, but the color's properties should work in the same rooms regardless of which brand you choose. Trust the LRV and undertone data more than the specific room suggestions, and always test in your actual space.
Campfire Ash in Other Brands
Looking for Campfire Ash equivalents in other brands besides Valspar? We have matches across all major paint brands.
Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Valspar match for Campfire Ash (PPU5-03) is Blanket (VR085A) with a Delta E of 2, which rates as a "excellent match" match. Blanket is the closest Valspar option. Very close match. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Campfire Ash is a Behr color with warm ash taupe undertones and an LRV of 24. Blanket is a Valspar color with warm brown-taupe undertones and an LRV of 24. With a Delta E of 2, these are extremely close and most people will not spot the difference on a wall. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 2, these colors are close enough to use in separate rooms of the same house without a jarring difference. However, avoid painting them on adjacent walls in the same room, as even subtle differences become apparent at a hard edge where two paints meet. For the smoothest result, use one brand consistently within each connected space and reserve the other brand for rooms that are visually separated.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Valspar equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Valspar. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Valspar work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.