Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Plum Taupe N130-4
The closest Valspar colour is Embarrassed Shadow (8004-5D), at ΔE 1.13 — near-exact.
Embarrassed Shadow is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.13 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 Embarrassed Shadow really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.13near-exact
- LRV
- 39Behr is 38
- Hex
- #B7A49F#B6A19B in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Embarrassed Shadow is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Poetry in Motion T573ΔE 1.62 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
- Berry Frost 1004-10AΔE 2.07 · very close · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 3.5 points higher.
- Glamorous Taupe 2003-10AΔE 2.31 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.