Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Pink Quartz S160-2
The closest Valspar colour is Semi-Precious (2001-8B), at ΔE 1.38 — near-exact.
Semi-Precious is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.38 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 Semi-Precious really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.38near-exact
- LRV
- 53.73Behr is 52
- Hex
- #E1B9AD#DFB7AE in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Semi-Precious is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Soft Pink 1008-8BΔE 2.14 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
- Sunset Curtains 1007-10BΔE 2.74 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
- Spring Linen 2002-6CΔE 3.24 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points higher.