Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Pollen Grains PMD-30
The closest Valspar colour is Delightful Moon (3004-6A), at ΔE 1.31 — near-exact.
Delightful Moon is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.31 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 Delightful Moon really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.31near-exact
- LRV
- 60.02Behr is 60
- Hex
- #EEC58E#F0C588 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Delightful Moon is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Goldfinch P014ΔE 1.32 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
- Veranda Yellow 3005-6AΔE 1.92 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 4.5 points lower.
- Cloudy Sunset 3005-8AΔE 1.93 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.9 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Pollen Grains PMD-30 matched across all 13 brands →