Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Polo Tan N260-3
The closest Valspar colour is Tan Suede (P012), at ΔE 1.03 — near-exact.
Tan Suede is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.03 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 Tan Suede really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.03near-exact
- LRV
- 47.22Behr is 46
- Hex
- #CBB399#CAB095 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Tan Suede is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Moose Mousse 3003-10AΔE 1.51 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
- Maple Leaf 2008-8BΔE 1.81 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- My Piazza M133ΔE 2.03 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.