Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Polished Pearl PPU6-09
The closest Valspar colour is Lemon Meringue (M321), at ΔE 1.11 — near-exact.
Lemon Meringue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.11 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 Lemon Meringue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.11near-exact
- LRV
- 81.7Behr is 86
- Hex
- #F3E8D3#F8EDD7 in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 4.3 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Lemon Meringue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Welcoming White M222ΔE 1.41 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.4 points lower.
- Milk and Honey T546ΔE 1.45 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
- Ivory Lace 7003-6ΔE 1.60 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.6 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Polished Pearl PPU6-09 matched across all 13 brands →