Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Pismo Dunes 340C-3
The closest Valspar colour is Oktoberfest (M108), at ΔE 1.16 — near-exact.
Oktoberfest is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.16 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 Oktoberfest really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.16near-exact
- LRV
- 66.77Behr is 70
- Hex
- #F0D19F#F4D6A4 in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Oktoberfest is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Shoreline 3006-6BΔE 1.65 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.6 points higher.
- Beignet V055-2ΔE 1.79 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.
- Lemon Bars V052-1ΔE 2.10 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.7 points higher.