Montpelier Ashlar Gray → Behr
The closest Behr matches for Valspar Montpelier Ashlar Gray (VR082E), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Behr Equivalent for Montpelier Ashlar Gray
If you love Valspar Montpelier Ashlar Gray but need a Behr 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 Behr, your local store does not carry Valspar, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Montpelier Ashlar Gray (VR082E) is a medium gray with warm ash gray undertones. A warm gray with subtle ash undertones. From Valspar's Heritage collection. The color of hand-cut ashlar stone in historic buildings. Sophisticated and timeless. To find a good Behr match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 47) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Montpelier Ashlar Gray and every Behr 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 Behr match for Montpelier Ashlar Gray. Dolphin Fin (PPU26-06) comes in with a Delta E of 2.2, which puts it in the "excellent match" range. Dolphin Fin is the closest Behr option. Very close match.
Behr Matches for Montpelier Ashlar Gray
Dolphin Fin is the closest Behr option. Very close match.
| Montpelier Ashlar Gray | Dolphin Fin | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 47 | 46 |
| Hex | #BFBCB6 | #BAB5AE |
| Undertone | Warm Ash Gray | Warm Greige |
| Family | Gray | Gray |
Undertone Comparison
Montpelier Ashlar Gray has warm ash gray undertones. A warm gray with subtle ash undertones. From Valspar's Heritage collection. The color of hand-cut ashlar stone in historic buildings. Sophisticated and timeless.
Dolphin Fin has warm greige undertones. A warm medium gray with subtle beige undertones. Behr's answer to the greige trend. Balanced and versatile.
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
Montpelier Ashlar Gray in Your Room
Warm and balanced. In bright rooms, a warm mid-tone gray. In dim rooms, cozy and grounding.
Dolphin Fin in Your Room
Reads as a warm, balanced gray in most rooms. Neither too warm nor too cool. A safe, crowd-pleasing choice for any room.
LRV and Brightness
Montpelier Ashlar Gray has an LRV of 47, while Dolphin Fin has an LRV of 46. 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 Montpelier Ashlar Gray
Valspar recommends Montpelier Ashlar Gray for: living room, bedroom, hallway, office, exterior. With an LRV of 47, this is a medium color that is in the medium range, adding real depth and presence to a room. It works best in rooms with good natural light or as an accent wall color. In smaller or darker rooms, pair it with bright white trim to keep the space from feeling closed in.
Dolphin Fin is recommended for: living room, bedroom, hallway, office, whole house. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Dolphin Fin in the same rooms you planned for Montpelier Ashlar Gray.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Behr match for Montpelier Ashlar Gray (VR082E) is Dolphin Fin (PPU26-06) with a Delta E of 2.2, which rates as a "excellent match" match. Dolphin Fin is the closest Behr 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. Montpelier Ashlar Gray is a Valspar color with warm ash gray undertones and an LRV of 47. Dolphin Fin is a Behr color with warm greige undertones and an LRV of 46. With a Delta E of 2.2, the difference is subtle and mainly visible in direct side-by-side comparison. 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 2.2, 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 Behr equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Behr. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Behr 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.